How to travel from Annecy to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Malo is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans and then to St Malo.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance929km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Malo is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Annecy and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Malo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Saint-Malo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Annecy and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lancy-Bachet gare, Genève Bel-Air, Geneva Bus Station and Rennes Place de la Gare. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint-Malo is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Annecy and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 929km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€130($130)
every 20 mins788km (490 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 10m
€145($145)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 25m
€340($340)
twice daily940km (584 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€200($200)
once a week979km (608 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€35($35)
4 times a week1,161km (721 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 45m
€135($135)
4 times a week965km (600 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand929km (577 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Malo

The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Saint-Malo
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Saint-Malo