The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel by bus, 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.
Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.
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Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Rennes, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Mont Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €48($48) | twice daily | 304km (189 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €29($29) | twice daily | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus to Gare SNCF, train | 4hrs | €29($29) | once daily | 213km (133 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €38($38) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.