Can you take a train from Paris to Mont Saint Michel?
The average journey time by train between Paris and Mont-St-Michel is 3 hours and 51 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
How do you get to Mont St Michel from Paris?
The drive from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel takes between 3.5 and 4 hours. One route is to take the A13 motorway in the direction of Caen, then merge onto the A84 motorway towards Avranches in the direction of Rennes. This is the most direct and quickest driving route from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel.
Can you take a train to Mont St Michel?
There are no direct trains to Mont Saint Michel island. However, visitors can take the train to Pontorson and then a direct shuttle bus to the site from there, which takes no more than 15 minutes.
How long is the train ride from Paris to Mont St Michel?
How to Travel From Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by Car, Train, and Bus
| Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 4 hours, 30 minutes | 225 miles (362 kilometers) |
| Train | 4 hours | from $84 |
| Bus | 4 hours, 50 minutes | from $21 |
Is Mont St Michel a day trip from Paris?
The Mont-Saint-Michel, just a few hours away from Paris, is famous for its medieval abbey perched on a rocky outcrop in its equally famous Bay of Normandy. With Paris City Vision, you can take advantage of your time in Paris to explore this unique, historic monument on a guided tour departing from Paris.
What is the best month to visit Mont-Saint-Michel?
The best time to visit Mont Saint-Michel is summer, from June to August or mid-September. It’s better to bring a sweatshirt, a light jacket and umbrella, especially in June and September.
Is Mont St Michel worth visiting?
Mont Saint Michel is a tiny little commune on an island in France and is one of the prettiest places to visit in France. It’s Abbey is famous the world over and it probably comes as no surprise that Mont Saint Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage site (similar to the utterly gorgeous, Saint Emilion).
Do you have to pay to visit Mont St Michel?
Getting into the Mont Saint-Michel is free and you could spend the day just taking in the village and its surrounding views. However, there are many things to see and do including museums, churches and of course, the spectacular Abbey perched on top.