How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes 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 NantesMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Nantes 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 Nantes is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pontorson Mont St Michel and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mont Saint Michel and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avranches and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Mont Saint Michel and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 190km (118 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 Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Nantes

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€71($71)
twice daily239km (148 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€100($100)
twice daily223km (139 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
€260($260)
twice daily810km (504 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€26($26)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes