How to travel from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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 MichelNantes if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nantes and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Nantes and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Avranches. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Mont Saint Michel. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Nantes and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Nantes to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€71($71)
twice daily239km (148 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€95($95)
twice daily221km (138 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 5m
€300($300)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€26($26)
on demand190km (118 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