How to travel from Tours to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Tours and Mont Saint Michel is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tours to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus 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

Take the train to Le Mans then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Tours to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Tours and Mont Saint Michel is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Tours and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF, Rémi and TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Tours and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Tours and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Tours to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€64($64)
every 20 mins351km (218 miles)
Train via Argentan4hrs
€62($62)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Train via Angers Saint-Laud4h 30m
€66($66)
every 20 mins371km (231 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€31($31)
4 times a week354km (220 miles)
Bus to Rennes Place de la Gare, Train5h 30m
€30($30)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€37($37)
on demand273km (170 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