How to travel from Arles to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Arles and Saint-Malo is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Arles 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 to Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance1,058km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Arles to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Arles and Saint-Malo is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Arles and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Arles and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Arles and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Arles to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 5 similar
3h 40m
€260($260)
5 times a day843km (524 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 55m
€185($185)
every 4 hours919km (571 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€205($205)
every 20 mins940km (584 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 40m
€225($225)
5 times a day921km (572 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5h 30m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,025km (637 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane6h 45m
€285($285)
twice daily1,133km (704 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€210($210)
twice daily1,126km (700 miles)
Train via Nimes8h 45m
€215($215)
4 times a week1,182km (735 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€64($64)
4 times a week1,165km (724 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
€140($140)
on demand1,058km (657 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