How to travel from Orleans to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Orleans and Saint-Malo is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orleans 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-MaloOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Tours

Take the train to Tours then Le Mans and then to St Malo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance414km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Orleans and Saint-Malo is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Orleans and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Duroc, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Orleans and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes Place de la Gare. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus, FlixBus and Breizgo en Ille-et-Vilaine run regular bus services between Orleans and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Orleans and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Orleans to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Tours + 1 similar
4hrs
€100($100)
once a week453km (282 miles)
Train4h 10m
€120($120)
hourly563km (350 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€210($210)
hourly574km (357 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€10($10)
4 times a week504km (313 miles)
Bus via Rennes8hrs
€28($28)
twice a week518km (322 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€56($56)
on demand414km (257 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