How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge is around 978km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Caen, plane

Take the bus to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €440($445)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station then Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes and then to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,163km (723 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge is around 978km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pontorson Mont St Michel, Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mont-Saint-Michel, Paris - La Défense Bus station, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,163km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €440 ($445).

How do I get from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Caen, plane + 5 similar
6h 35m
€295($295)
6 times a week1,051km (653 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 60m
€325($325)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane and bus5h 35m
€290($290)
6 times a week978km (608 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 10m
€320($320)
once daily1,089km (676 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus6h 40m
€265($265)
6 times a week1,063km (660 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus7h 10m
€325($325)
once daily1,185km (737 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€440($445)
once daily1,390km (864 miles)
Bus
17h 35m
€170($170)
once daily1,243km (773 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 50m
€325($325)
6 times a week1,294km (804 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€155($155)
on demand1,163km (723 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge