How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Redon and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF, Rennes and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€49($49)
twice daily304km (189 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 25m
€59($59)
once a week414km (257 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
€30($30)
once daily216km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€38($38)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire