How to travel from Caen to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Caen and Saint-Malo is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen 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.

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Train

Take the train to Dol De Bretagne.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Caen to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Caen and Saint-Malo is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Caen and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dol De Bretagne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

SNCF run train services between Caen and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Caen and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times 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 Caen to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Dol De Bretagne. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Caen and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

How do I get from Caen to Saint-Malo

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Caen to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€47($47)
twice daily240km (149 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€25($25)
4 times a week257km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€23($23)
on demand168km (104 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