How to travel from Grenoble to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Malo is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then Rennes Place de la Gare and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Malo is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Grenoble and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Grenoble and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Rennes Place de la Gare. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 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 Grenoble and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Grenoble to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€160($160)
every 3 hours779km (484 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 55m
€175($175)
every 3 hours891km (554 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane6h 10m
€370($370)
twice daily931km (579 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€175($175)
twice a week992km (617 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 20m
€21($21)
4 times a week1,061km (660 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère14h 15m
€64($64)
5 times a week992km (616 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€120($120)
on demand906km (563 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