How to travel from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 MichelPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Train

Take the train to Narbonne, Montpellier Saint-Roch then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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 St Michel.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Perpignan 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 €57 ($57) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 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 Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 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 Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Perpignan to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5hrs
€370($370)
twice daily1,125km (699 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane5h 5m
€505($505)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€270($270)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane6hrs
€215($215)
twice daily1,008km (626 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane6h 45m
€225($225)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane6h 45m
€260($260)
once daily1,178km (732 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€240($240)
5 times a week1,338km (831 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud8h 40m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,340km (833 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16hrs
€70($70)
once daily1,162km (722 miles)
Bus to Barcelona, train20hrs
€57($57)
5 times a week1,371km (852 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
€175($175)
on demand985km (612 miles)

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Airlines

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