How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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-MaloClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to St Malo.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€330($330)
every 3 hours784km (487 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train4h 25m
€255($255)
twice a week837km (520 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€190($190)
every 4 hours905km (562 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€310($310)
every 20 mins859km (534 miles)
Train via St Germain Des Fosses7h 10m
€115($115)
every 20 mins737km (458 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€42($42)
once daily722km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€120($120)
on demand655km (407 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