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.
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.
👋 Also check out Saint-Malo → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dol De Bretagne.
Take the bus to Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €47($47) | twice daily | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | €25($25) | 4 times a week | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €23($23) | on demand | 168km (104 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.