The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Malo by ferry, train 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lison and then to Dol De Bretagne.
Take a ferry to St Peter Port Guernsey and then to Saint-Malo.
Condor Ferries
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Malo by ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 3h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. The ferry typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.
Condor Ferries run the ferry services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. Ferries run twice a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take a ferry to St Peter Port Guernsey and then to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Malo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €44($44) | twice daily | 261km (162 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 50m | €85($85) | twice a week | 167km (104 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €40($40) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
Condor Ferries
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.