How to travel from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Bus via Nantes Haluchère

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance318km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 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 La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 318km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Saint-Malo

Transport options from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€69($69)
5 times a day372km (231 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar
5h 30m
€27($27)
5 times a week336km (209 miles)
Bus5h 35m
€24($24)
4 times a week320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€43($43)
on demand318km (198 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