How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Tours, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Tours is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Le Mans and then to Tours.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Tours

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Tours 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 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Tours is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Tours, 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 Tours. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Le Mans. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Rémi run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Le Mans and then to Tours. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Tours

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€64($64)
every 20 mins351km (218 miles)
Train via Argentan4hrs
€62($62)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 30m
€30($30)
6 times a week405km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€37($37)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours