How to travel from Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 MichelPoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €620($620)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Angers Saint-Laud then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Niort and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Poitiers 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 €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 50m. 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 €51 ($51).

The distance between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Angers Saint-Laud, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Rémi run train services between Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to La Rochelle (LRH) then take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 374km (232 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 Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Poitiers to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train + 2 similar
4h 5m
€620($620)
every 20 mins1,055km (655 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€265($265)
every 20 mins814km (506 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€2,065($2,070)
every 20 mins513km (318 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€85($85)
every 20 mins472km (293 miles)
Train via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps4h 40m
€85($85)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Train via Tours5h 35m
€85($85)
every 20 mins472km (293 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€39($39)
once daily424km (263 miles)
Train and Bus6h 40m
€49($49)
once daily508km (316 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€51($51)
on demand374km (232 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