How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Argentan then Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles, Argentan and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF, Rémi and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Bordeaux

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,149km (714 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 40m
€215($215)
every 20 mins912km (567 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6hrs
€610($610)
every 20 mins853km (530 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane6h 10m
€235($235)
once daily1,250km (776 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€115($115)
once daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€73($73)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux