The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 Michel → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.
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Take the bus to Nantes and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.
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Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Rennes, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Mont Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €55($55) | twice daily | 352km (219 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €310($310) | twice daily | 928km (576 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 50m | €56($56) | 5 times a week | 329km (205 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €54($54) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.