How to travel from Arcachon to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Malo is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Malo is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Arcachon and Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Arcachon and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 597km (371 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 Arcachon to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Arcachon to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
€230($230)
hourly1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5h 35m
€255($255)
twice a week1,054km (655 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 60m
€200($200)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane7h 15m
€325($325)
twice daily1,338km (831 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€170($170)
twice a week1,002km (623 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 10m
€100($100)
4 times a day624km (388 miles)
Train and Bus
8hrs
€39($39)
once daily587km (365 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand597km (371 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