How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Lille, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Lille is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lille by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Lille

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Lille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Lille is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Lille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Lille. 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. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. 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 Lille. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Lille

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€235($235)
every 20 mins632km (393 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 20m
€155($155)
every 20 mins772km (480 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,243km (773 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 60m
€250($250)
every 20 mins825km (513 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane5h 60m
€455($455)
once daily1,344km (835 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€100($100)
once daily559km (347 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€70($70)
on demand517km (321 miles)

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Airports near Lille

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille