How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Mont Saint MichelClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance609km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Mont Saint Michel is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 609km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€330($330)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€185($185)
twice daily915km (568 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7h 60m
€350($350)
twice daily1,026km (637 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€345($345)
twice daily868km (539 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand609km (379 miles)

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Airports near Mont Saint Michel

The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
279km (174 miles) from Mont Saint Michel