The distance between Nantes and Saint-Malo is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.
Take the bus to Saint-Malo.
Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to St Malo.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Nantes and Saint-Malo is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nantes and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Nantes and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Nantes and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €40($40) | every 3 hours | 230km (143 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €15($15) | once daily | 181km (112 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3hrs | €21($21) | once daily | 188km (117 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €24($24) | on demand | 177km (110 miles) |
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The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.