How to travel from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel is around 221km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 MichelLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Avranches.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel is around 221km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière, Avranches, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Le Havre to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 45m
€25($25)
twice daily221km (138 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 30m
€30($30)
twice daily295km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€40($40)
on demand223km (138 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