How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CassisMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Marseille Saint-Charles.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Drive

Drive to Cassis.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,093km (679 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €205 ($205) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (505 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Mont Saint Michel and Cassis by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €205 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Marseille Saint-Charles and Cassis. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Cassis. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Cassis. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Cassis is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cassis. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Cassis. The distance is around 1,093km (679 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Cassis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 5m
€285($285)
every 20 mins973km (605 miles)
Train to Villedieu Les Poeles, plane5h 30m
€395($395)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4hrs
€300($300)
every 20 mins889km (552 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,218km (757 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 35m
€245($245)
3 times a week1,395km (867 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€145($145)
on demand1,093km (679 miles)

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Airports near Cassis

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Cassis
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Cassis
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Cassis