How to travel from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles 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 Villedieu Les Poeles and then to Le Mont St Michel.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villedieu-les-Poêles.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Versailles and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villedieu Les Poeles and Le Mont St Michel. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and Rémi run train services between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Versailles and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Le Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF run regular bus services between Versailles and Mont Saint Michel. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Villedieu Les Poeles and then to Le Mont St Michel. instead which will take 3h 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 Versailles and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€58($58)
5 times a week312km (194 miles)
Train via Villedieu-les-Poêles3h 30m
€8($8)
4 times a week312km (194 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
twice daily347km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€48($48)
on demand355km (221 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