How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Calais, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Calais is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Calais 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 CalaisMont 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 Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance473km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Calais

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Calais is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Calais is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Lille Europe and Calais - Fréthun. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Calais. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Calais. The distance is around 473km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Calais

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€255($255)
every 20 mins741km (460 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins883km (549 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 35m
€275($275)
every 20 mins934km (580 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
€140($140)
every 20 mins821km (510 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 26h 15m
€120($120)
once daily672km (417 miles)
Train via Caen7h 60m
€115($115)
every 20 mins652km (405 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 15m
€57($57)
4 times a week630km (392 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€64($64)
on demand473km (294 miles)

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Airports near Calais

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Calais
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Calais
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Calais