How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Le Mans

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Villedieu Les Poeles then take the bus to Argentan then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans. 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 2h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Le Mans. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Le Mans

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Le Mans + 2 similar
2hrs
€47($47)
every 20 mins252km (157 miles)
Train2h 30m
€45($45)
every 20 mins252km (157 miles)
Train via Villedieu Les Poeles3hrs
€46($46)
once daily231km (143 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
€27($27)
once daily233km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€24($24)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Le Mans

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans