How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Argentan then Mézidon - Canon and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles, Argentan and Mézidon - Canon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Rouen. We recommend that you drive to Rouen. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Argentan then Mézidon - Canon and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rouen is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Rouen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Rouen. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Rouen

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€62($62)
once daily314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€35($35)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Rouen

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Rouen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Rouen
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Rouen