How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel by train, car or coach
To get to Mont-Saint-Michel without a car, take the train to Pontorson or Rennes, then a coach to the Mont. By car, you park in the car parks 2.5 km from the rock, then finish by free shuttle or on foot.
How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel by train?
There is no station at the Mont: the train takes you to Pontorson, Rennes, Dol-de-Bretagne or Villedieu-les-Poêles, then a coach takes over. Routes from Paris published by the Établissement public du Mont-Saint-Michel:
| Route | Stated duration |
|---|---|
| TGV Paris-Montparnasse → Rennes, then Keolis Armor coach to the Mont | 2 hrs by train + about 1 hr 10 to 1 hr 15 by coach |
| TGV Paris-Montparnasse → Dol-de-Bretagne, then bus to Pontorson and line 2 | 2 hrs 40 by train |
| Nomad train Paris-Montparnasse → Villedieu-les-Poêles, then bus | 2 hrs 50 by train + about 45 min by bus |
| Nomad train Paris-Saint-Lazare → Caen, then TER to Pontorson and line 2 | not specified |
A direct train, “Le train du Mont Saint-Michel”, also links Paris to Pontorson at weekends, and every day in summer. From Rennes, Granville or Caen, TER regional trains serve Pontorson. Timetables and connections on our page getting there by train and coach.
Which station for Mont-Saint-Michel?
Pontorson station, 9 km from the Mont, is the nearest. Bus line 2 links it to the Mont in about 27 minutes, with its terminus 350 m before the village. According to the timetable valid from 30 March to 11 October 2026, a journey cost €4.30, payable to the driver in cash or by card, and a book of 10 tickets €36.50. Free for children under 4.
How to get from Pontorson to Mont-Saint-Michel?
On line 2, from the SNCF station. The wheelchair-accessible stops are “Gare SNCF”, “Route du Mont” and “Mont-Saint-Michel”. By bike, the bridge-walkway is open 24 hours a day all year round, except in the event of an exceptional prefectoral order.
How to get from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel?
By Keolis Armor coach, in about 1 hour. A day return is possible, but operating days vary by period: check the timetable before you leave.
How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel by car?
From Paris, allow about 337 km via the A13 then the A84, or via the A11, A81 and A84. From Nantes, about 188 km via the A84. You park in the paying car parks 2.5 km from the rock:
- pay on exit, first 30 minutes free;
- car park P2 reserved for people with reduced mobility (45 spaces);
- zone P8 for motorhomes under 8 m.
Prices and map on our parking page.
How to get from the car park to Mont-Saint-Michel?
By free shuttle or on foot. The Le Passeur shuttle leaves from the shuttle stop, near the tourist information centre, and takes about 12 minutes. It drops you 350 m from the ramparts. On foot from the shuttle stop, allow about 10 minutes to the first hotels, 15 minutes to the dam and 45 minutes to the Mont. See the Le Passeur shuttle.
The “La Maringote” horse-drawn carriage no longer runs.
Which airport for Mont-Saint-Michel?
- Dinard: about 70 km.
- Rennes: about 75 km.
- Caen-Carpiquet: about 130 km.
From Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, a direct TGV runs to Rennes.
How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel without a car?
Train then coach, or bike. The site has bike parking at car park P9 (190 spaces), at the Couesnon dam (208 spaces), on the dam square (92 spaces) and inside the walls (70 spaces, which can be flooded by the tide). Overview of all access options: getting to the Mont.
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel by train?
Take the train to Pontorson, then the line 2 bus (about 27 minutes). Another option: TGV Paris-Rennes in 2 hours, then a Keolis Armor coach in 1 hr 10 to 1 hr 15.
What is the nearest station to Mont-Saint-Michel?
Pontorson station, 9 km away. Line 2 links it to the Mont.
How to get from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel?
By Keolis Armor coach, in about 1 hour. Operating days vary by period.
How to get from the car park to Mont-Saint-Michel?
By the free Le Passeur shuttle, in about 12 minutes, or on foot in about 45 minutes from the shuttle stop.
Which airport to choose for Mont-Saint-Michel?
Dinard is about 70 km away, Rennes about 75 km and Caen-Carpiquet about 130 km.