How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out QuimperMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Quimper. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Quimper. We recommend that you drive to Quimper. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Quimper

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€69($69)
twice daily335km (208 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€28($28)
twice daily309km (192 miles)
Train to Rennes, Bus5h 20m
€26($26)
once daily326km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€46($46)
on demand255km (158 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper