How to travel from Nice to Mont Saint Michel, France
The distance between Nice and Mont Saint Michel is around 950km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Mont Saint Michel by plane, 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 Mont Saint Michel → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€235($235)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
- Duration11h 60m
- Distance1,224km (761 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Mont Saint Michel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Nice and Mont Saint Michel is around 950km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (541 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Nice and Mont Saint Michel by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV, Villedieu Les Poeles and Le Mont St Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Nice and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Nice and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,224km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Mont Saint Michel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 950km (591 miles) |
| Fly to Nantes (NTE), train | 4h 60m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 1,047km (651 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 5h 15m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), train | 5h 20m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Train | 10h 10m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Bus and Train | 18h 55m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,407km (874 miles) |
Drive | 11h 60m | €165($165) | on demand | 1,224km (761 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Mont Saint Michel
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Rémi
Bus companies
Airports near Mont Saint Michel
The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 279km (174 miles) from Mont Saint Michel