How to travel from Nice to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Nice and Saint-Malo is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Saint-Malo by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Bus via Montpellier

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,270km (789 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Nice to Saint-Malo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nice and Saint-Malo is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Nice and Saint-Malo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Saint-Malo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Saint-Malo. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Nice and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 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 Nice and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 1,270km (789 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Saint-Malo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Nice to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€160($160)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train4h 40m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,037km (645 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
€270($270)
5 times a day1,411km (877 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles9h 30m
€245($245)
twice daily1,404km (872 miles)
Bus via Montpellier + 1 similar
18h 55m
€85($85)
5 times a week1,387km (862 miles)
Bus19h 30m
€56($56)
4 times a week1,422km (884 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€170($170)
on demand1,270km (789 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