How to travel from Le Havre to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Le Havre and Saint-Malo is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Le Havre and Saint-Malo is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Le Havre and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Saint-Malo. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Le Havre and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 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 Le Havre and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Le Havre to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€130($130)
twice a week651km (404 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€43($43)
once daily342km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€47($47)
on demand262km (163 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