How to travel from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel is around 553km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Vézelay 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 MichelVézelay if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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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.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance553km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Vézelay 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 €59 ($59) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel is around 553km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 553km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Vézelay to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
5h 50m
€145($145)
3 times a week672km (418 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon7h 50m
€84($84)
once a week592km (368 miles)
Train via Laroche-Migennes8h 15m
€180($180)
once a week594km (369 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 25m
€225($225)
once a week685km (425 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane7h 35m
€260($260)
once a week878km (545 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 20m
€210($210)
once a week1,024km (636 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train and plane9h 15m
€375($375)
once a week1,135km (705 miles)
Bus and Train
9hrs
€59($59)
once daily666km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€100($100)
on demand553km (343 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