How to travel from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, taxi 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 Dol-de-Bretagne and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration57min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi St. Malo ABC

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance56km (35 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 57min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 37km (23 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 51min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 51min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Dol-de-Bretagne and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 57min.

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-Malo and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
57min
€14($14)
every 20 mins56km (35 miles)
Taxi
51min
€170($170)
on demand56km (35 miles)
Drive
51min
€8($8)
on demand56km (35 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