Taxi Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel
Your Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel transfer at €105–€130. 55 km via the D155.
A taxi between Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel costs between €105 and €130 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 55 kilometres and a journey time of from 40 to 55 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes D155, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
55 km
Duration
40 min
Estimated price
€105–€130
Availability
24/7
Mont-Saint-Michel is arguably France's most iconic monument after the Eiffel Tower — a rocky islet crowned by a thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey rising from an immense bay where continental Europe's most powerful tides cover and uncover kilometres of foreshore twice daily. UNESCO-listed since 1979, the Mont welcomes over 2.5 million visitors a year who come to admire the 'Wonder of the Western World', a Gothic masterpiece built between the 11th and 16th centuries. The abbey, perched 80 metres above the waves, stacks three levels of buildings ingeniously adapted to the rock's conical shape: the aerial cloister, the light-filled refectory, the Knights' Hall with its massive columns, and the crypt supporting the flamboyant Gothic choir. The great spring tides are breathtaking: the sea returns at about 6 km/h, encircling the Mont in minutes and turning it back into an island. From Saint-Malo, just 55 km and 40 minutes separate the corsair city from the Wonder, making this the most popular day trip in all of northern Brittany.
Route
Route Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel
From Saint-Malo, your driver takes the D155 towards Dol-de-Bretagne, first crossing the Dol marshes — vast polders reclaimed from the sea over centuries and now exceptionally fertile farmland. You pass through Dol-de-Bretagne, a small episcopal city whose Saint-Samson Cathedral is one of Brittany's finest Gothic buildings. After Dol, the road turns onto the D976 and follows the bay polders with, on clear days, Mont-Saint-Michel appearing on the horizon like an ethereal silhouette floating between sky and sea. The landscape is unique: salt meadows where pre-sale lambs graze, straight drainage channels, and the immense bay sky. Arrival is at the mandatory shuttle car park (14.90 euros/day), from where free shuttles take you to the Mont in 12 minutes. The journey takes 40 minutes normally and up to 55 minutes in peak summer season.
Main route: D155 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel route
Arrive early at Mont-Saint-Michel — ideally before 10am in summer — to enjoy the site before the tourist rush. The abbey opens at 9:30am (9am in July-August); entry is 11 euros (free for EU residents under 26). The abbey visit takes about 1h30. Check tide times before your visit: a spring tide (coefficient above 100) is an extraordinary spectacle. Guided bay crossings on foot (2h30, about 10 euros) are an unforgettable experience — book with Chemins de la Baie. For lunch, La Mere Poulard is the historic address (famous for its souffle omelette) but prices are high; prefer Le Pre Sale or Auberge Saint-Pierre for better value. Return Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Malo is at the same rate — you can book a round trip with waiting time.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€105–€130
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€121–€150
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€116–€143
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The Keolis bus (line 6) links Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel in summer for about 10 euros but with only 2-3 departures daily and a 1h15 journey with stops. Outside season, there is no direct public transport — you must go via Rennes or Dol. The TaxiNeo taxi at 105 — 130 euros offers full flexibility, departure at your chosen time and door-to-door service. For 3-4 passengers (26-43 euros per person), it is the most practical and economical solution for a Mont-Saint-Michel excursion from Saint-Malo.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€105–€130
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€170
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Saint-Malo → Mont-Saint-Michel
How long does it take from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel?
The journey takes about 40 minutes via the D155 and D976. In peak summer season, allow up to 55 minutes due to traffic near the Mont. The price booked in advance ranges from €105 to €130, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170.
Where does the taxi drop me at Mont-Saint-Michel?
Your driver drops you at the mandatory shuttle car park, from where free shuttles take you to the Mont in 12 minutes. You can also be dropped at the pedestrian walkway if you prefer to walk (2.5 km). Allow 40 minutes in light traffic and up to 55 minutes at peak hours.
On the Saint-Malo — Mont-Saint-Michel route, can I book a round trip with waiting time?
Yes, you can book a round trip with 3-5 hours waiting time on site. The driver waits and brings you back to Saint-Malo. Contact us for a personalised quote. The price booked in advance ranges from €105 to €130, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170.
Is Mont-Saint-Michel in Brittany or Normandy?
Mont-Saint-Michel is officially in Normandy (Pontorson commune), but sits right on the Breton border. From Saint-Malo in Brittany, it is just 55 km, making it the natural excursion from the northern Breton coast. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. The usual route takes D155.
When can I see the great tides at Mont-Saint-Michel?
Spring tides (coefficient above 100) occur about 2-3 days after full and new moons. The most spectacular are at the equinoxes (March and September). Check the tide calendar to plan your visit. The usual route takes D155. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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