The distance between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mont Saint Michel → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mézidon - Canon then Argentan and then to Villedieu Les Poeles.
Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Rouen and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mézidon - Canon, Argentan, Villedieu Les Poeles and Le Mont St Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
SNCF and Rémi run train services between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rouen and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Mézidon - Canon then Argentan and then to Villedieu Les Poeles. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 45m | €62($62) | once daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €35($35) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
Rémi
The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.