How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon is around 891km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance977km (607 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon is around 891km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Mont Saint Michel and Avignon. The distance is around 977km (607 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Avignon

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€175($175)
every 20 mins891km (553 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 5m
€180($180)
every 20 mins934km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,096km (681 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 25m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,283km (797 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€130($130)
on demand977km (607 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon