How to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Malo, France
The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Malo is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Montpellier 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.
👋 Also check out Saint-Malo → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Saint-Malo.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€60($60)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Saint-Malo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Malo is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (448 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Montpellier and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Malo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Malo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 13h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Saint-Malo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 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 Montpellier and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Saint-Malo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €220($220) | hourly | 762km (473 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 839km (522 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 4h 50m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 892km (554 miles) |
| Fly to Brest (BES), train | 5h 40m | €260($260) | every 3 hours | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €205($205) | twice a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Train via Rennes | 8h 50m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 1,192km (740 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | €60($60) | 5 times a week | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €130($130) | on demand | 979km (608 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Saint-Malo
Airlines
Transavia France
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Bus companies
Airports near Saint-Malo
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Saint-Malo
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 168km (105 miles) from Saint-Malo