How to travel from Colmar to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Malo is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Malo.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance946km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Malo is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Colmar and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Malo is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Colmar and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Colmar and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Colmar and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 946km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Colmar to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 15m
€315($315)
hourly1,445km (898 miles)
Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train4h 50m
€405($405)
every 3 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 55m
€690($690)
hourly1,277km (793 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€195($195)
every 20 mins945km (587 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€58($58)
4 times a week985km (612 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€125($125)
on demand946km (588 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