How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrleansMont 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 Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Argentan then Tours and then to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles, Argentan and Tours. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Orleans. We recommend that you drive to Orléans. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Orléans. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Orleans. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Orleans

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins591km (367 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6hrs
€245($245)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€83($83)
once daily443km (276 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€50($50)
on demand368km (229 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans