How to travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus to Saint-Malo

Take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bordeaux and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Bordeaux to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€250($250)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€215($215)
every 4 hours901km (560 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€205($205)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 20m
€100($100)
4 times a day565km (351 miles)
Bus to Saint-Malo + 1 similar
7h 10m
€35($35)
5 times a week529km (329 miles)
Bus8h 40m
€29($29)
4 times a week505km (314 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€71($71)
on demand529km (329 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