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.
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.
👋 Also check out Saint-Malo → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to St Malo.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Saint-Malo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | €69($69) | 5 times a day | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €27($27) | 5 times a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €43($43) | on demand | 318km (198 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.