How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-MaloLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Rennes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€55($55)
every 4 hours342km (212 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€52($52)
on demand286km (178 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