How to travel from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel is around 867km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,067km (663 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel is around 867km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Marseille and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Marseille and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 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 Marseille and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,067km (663 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€245($245)
every 20 mins867km (539 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train4h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins952km (591 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train5h 10m
€340($340)
once daily1,008km (627 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,189km (739 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 55m
€235($235)
twice a week1,353km (841 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 15m
€72($72)
once daily1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€145($145)
on demand1,067km (663 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