How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train, 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 MichelVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Avranches.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, Montpellier then Rennes and then to Avranches.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,168km (726 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riez - Pré de Foire, Marseille - Saint-Charles, Montpellier, Rennes and Avranches. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

Zou! LER, Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,168km (726 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane + 5 similar
6h 40m
€355($355)
twice daily1,053km (654 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 45m
€380($380)
twice daily1,147km (713 miles)
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train5h 35m
€290($290)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
€320($320)
twice daily1,100km (684 miles)
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train6h 45m
€265($265)
twice daily1,065km (662 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train6h 50m
€325($325)
twice daily1,197km (744 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
€250($250)
4 times a week1,340km (833 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
8h 30m
€355($355)
6 times a week1,302km (809 miles)
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9, train9hrs
€325($325)
6 times a week1,294km (804 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train22h 15m
€195($195)
once daily1,487km (924 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€155($155)
on demand1,168km (726 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