How to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo, France

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.

3 routes found

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-MaloBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Brieuc and then to Maupertuis-Hôpital.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Saint-Malo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Brest to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€56($56)
hourly329km (205 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€14($14)
once a week240km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€32($32)
on demand233km (145 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