How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Cherbourg-en-CotentinMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lison and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lison and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

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Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€33($33)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin