The distance between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mont Saint Michel → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
Take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 3h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 382km (237 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €16($16) | once daily | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus to Rennes, Train | 5h 45m | €30($30) | twice daily | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €45($45) | on demand | 331km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.