How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille is around 866km (538 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 Marseille 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 MarseilleMont 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 Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pontchaillou then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Marseille.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,062km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 15h 25m. 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 €240 ($240).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille. 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 7h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. 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 Marseille. The distance is around 1,062km (660 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Marseille

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€240($240)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 45m
€225($225)
every 20 mins951km (591 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane5h 10m
€335($335)
once daily1,007km (626 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,189km (739 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 55m
€235($235)
3 times a week1,361km (846 miles)
Train and Bus
15h 25m
€53($53)
once daily1,173km (729 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€145($145)
on demand1,062km (660 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille