How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 MichelSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance747km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 55m. 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 €290 ($290).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Rennes, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 747km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€290($290)
twice daily1,273km (791 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train6h 60m
€385($385)
twice daily1,385km (860 miles)
Train and Plane7h 25m
€285($285)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€205($205)
twice daily1,203km (747 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9hrs
€125($125)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 35m
€80($80)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Bus to Rennes, Train11h 55m
€55($55)
once daily807km (502 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€135($135)
on demand747km (464 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