How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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.

👋 Also check out Saint-MaloBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to St Malo.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
€180($180)
4 times a day863km (536 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 40m
€155($155)
4 times a day921km (572 miles)
Train to Aurillac, plane7h 45m
€385($385)
4 times a day1,056km (656 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 25m
€120($120)
once daily1,041km (647 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€150($150)
twice a week953km (592 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€41($41)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€105($105)
on demand585km (363 miles)

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Airlines

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