The distance between Brest and Saint-Malo is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brest to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Malo → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.
Take the bus to Saint-Brieuc and then to Maupertuis-Hôpital.
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There are several options for getting from Brest to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Brest and Saint-Malo is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Brest and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Brieuc and P+R Avenir. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Tibus - Département des Côtes-d Armor run regular bus services between Brest and Saint-Malo. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €56($56) | hourly | 329km (205 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | €14($14) | once a week | 240km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €32($32) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Tibus - Département des Côtes-d Armor
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.