How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Brest, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Brest is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Brest 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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Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Brest

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Brest by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Brest is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Brest is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Brest. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Brest. 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 3h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Brest. We recommend that you drive to Brest. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Brest. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Brest

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€56($56)
every 20 mins339km (211 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 60m
€395($395)
every 20 mins1,465km (910 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Brest

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest