How to travel from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, 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 MichelGrasse if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus to Paris, train

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,209km (752 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Grasse and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes, Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Grasse and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Grasse and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,209km (752 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Grasse to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 10m
€155($155)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train5h 30m
€180($180)
twice daily1,164km (723 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train5h 30m
€205($205)
once daily1,096km (681 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 5m
€150($150)
twice daily981km (610 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 10m
€255($255)
every 20 mins1,409km (876 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 210hrs
€215($215)
once daily1,294km (804 miles)
Train via Marseille Saint-Charles10h 10m
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,399km (870 miles)
Bus to Paris, train + 1 similar
18h 40m
€95($95)
4 times a week1,378km (856 miles)
Bus and Train19h 30m
€46($46)
4 times a week1,252km (778 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€165($165)
on demand1,209km (752 miles)

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Airlines

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