How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel is around 960km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly to Nantes (NTE), train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,218km (757 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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 €60 ($60) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel is around 960km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pôle d'Échanges Antibes, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 15m, 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-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,218km (757 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train + 2 similar
5h 20m
€185($185)
twice daily1,057km (657 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
€285($285)
twice daily1,086km (675 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€170($170)
twice daily960km (597 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 15m
€265($265)
twice daily1,414km (879 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 15m
€240($240)
twice daily1,411km (877 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
19h 25m
€86($86)
once daily1,402km (871 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train19h 45m
€60($60)
4 times a week1,440km (895 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€220($220)
on demand1,218km (757 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