How to travel from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel is around 849km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel 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 Mont Saint MichelMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel is around 849km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mont Saint Michel is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Montpellier to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 35m
€155($155)
every 20 mins849km (528 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train5h 10m
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,046km (650 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€210($210)
every 20 mins902km (560 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train6hrs
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,139km (708 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€205($205)
twice a week1,178km (732 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 50m
€195($195)
once daily1,178km (732 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 55m
€55($55)
4 times a week1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€125($125)
on demand933km (580 miles)

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Airports near Mont Saint Michel

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
279km (174 miles) from Mont Saint Michel