How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne 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 BayonneMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Rennes, Nantes then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Bayonne

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
€290($290)
twice daily1,126km (700 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€120($120)
twice daily773km (481 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 30m
€49($49)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train to Rennes, Bus10h 50m
€80($80)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€130($130)
on demand727km (452 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne