How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers 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 PoitiersMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes, Angers Saint-Laud then Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to La Rochelle then fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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car
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Angers Saint-Laud and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Poitiers. We recommend that you drive to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to La Rochelle then fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Poitiers

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
€85($85)
every 20 mins472km (293 miles)
Train via Argentan4h 15m
€81($81)
once daily430km (267 miles)
Train via Argentan5h 15m
€81($81)
once daily430km (267 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 20m
€350($350)
every 20 mins514km (319 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€55($55)
twice a week674km (419 miles)
Train and Bus6h 40m
€49($49)
6 times a week505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€51($51)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers