The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Caen is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Caen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Mont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Villedieu Les Poeles then Argentan and then to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Caen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Caen is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles and Argentan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
SNCF and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Caen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Villedieu Les Poeles then Argentan and then to Caen. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mont Saint Michel and Caen. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | €41($41) | once daily | 199km (124 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €18($18) | on demand | 131km (81 miles) |
Rémi
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.