How to travel from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel is around 82km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance82km (51 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 10m.

The distance between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel is around 82km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Rennes and Mont Saint Michel by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Rennes and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 82km (51 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Rennes to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
1h 10m
€15($15)
every 20 mins87km (54 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€11($11)
on demand82km (51 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