How to travel from Orleans to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans 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 MichelOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Tours, Le Mans then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chartres Pôle d'Échange Compa then take the train to Villedieu Les Poeles.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Orleans 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 €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Orleans and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

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

SNCF, Rémi and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Orleans and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Orleans and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Orleans to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€85($85)
every 20 mins465km (289 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz5h 15m
€83($83)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins591km (367 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 50m
€245($245)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
€47($47)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Bus to Rennes, Train7h 15m
€44($44)
once a week525km (326 miles)
Bus to Rennes Place de la Gare, Train7h 15m
€34($34)
once daily523km (325 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€50($50)
on demand368km (229 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