How to travel from Paris to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Paris and Mont Saint Michel is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris to Mont Saint Michel by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mont Saint-Michel.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Paris to Mont Saint Michel by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Paris and Mont Saint Michel is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Paris and Mont Saint Michel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Mont Saint Michel is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Paris and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Mont Saint-Michel, Route du Mont and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Mont Saint Michel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Paris and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Paris to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Paris to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
3h 30m
€195($195)
twice daily458km (285 miles)
Bus
6h 5m
€22($22)
4 times a week366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€48($48)
on demand357km (222 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