How to travel from Calais to Saint-Malo, France
The distance between Calais and Saint-Malo is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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-Malo → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lille Europe, plane
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres, Paris Nord then Rennes and then to St Malo.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Saint-Malo.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Saint-Malo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Calais and Saint-Malo is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Calais and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) 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 Calais and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Saint-Malo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 730km (454 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 55m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 1,362km (846 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 5m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 6h 40m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 745km (463 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 20m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 745km (463 miles) |
| Train to Amiens, bus | 10h 30m | €57($57) | 4 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €69($69) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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Bus companies
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Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Saint-Malo
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Saint-Malo
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 168km (105 miles) from Saint-Malo