How to travel from Nantes to Saint-Malo, France

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Saint-Malo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Nantes to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€40($40)
every 3 hours230km (143 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€15($15)
once daily181km (112 miles)
Bus and Train
3hrs
€21($21)
once daily188km (117 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€24($24)
on demand177km (110 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