How to travel from Chamonix to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Malo is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance986km (613 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Malo is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Chamonix and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Malo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet and Rennes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Chamonix and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Chamonix and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 986km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Chamonix to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
€135($135)
every 20 mins890km (553 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 55m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,001km (622 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train8h 10m
€345($345)
twice daily1,042km (647 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€210($210)
twice a week1,020km (634 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,075km (668 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€135($135)
on demand986km (613 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