How to travel from Carentan to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Carentan and Saint-Malo is around 163km (101 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 Carentan 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.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny - Gare SNCF then Le Mont St Michel and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 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 €31 ($31).

The distance between Carentan and Saint-Malo is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Carentan 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 Carentan to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison and Dol De Bretagne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Carentan and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Carentan and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny - Gare SNCF and Le Mont St Michel. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Dol De Bretagne. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Carentan and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 169km (105 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 Carentan to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Carentan to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€36($36)
twice daily204km (127 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
€15($15)
4 times a week163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€31($31)
on demand169km (105 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