How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel, France

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.

4 routes found

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 MichelLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€55($55)
twice daily352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 40m
€310($310)
twice daily928km (576 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 50m
€56($56)
5 times a week329km (205 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€54($54)
on demand299km (186 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