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

The distance between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus 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 Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Argentan then take the bus to Villedieu-les-Poêles then take the train to Le Mont St Michel.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Rémi run train services between Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Mans and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Le Mans to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€45($45)
every 20 mins252km (157 miles)
Train via Argentan2h 50m
€46($46)
once daily231km (143 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€27($27)
once daily233km (145 miles)
Bus and Train3hrs
€28($28)
twice daily240km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€24($24)
on demand176km (109 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