How to travel from Paris to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Paris and Saint-Malo is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Train

Take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Paris to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Paris and Saint-Malo is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Paris and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Saint-Malo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Paris and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Anatole France - Paul Vaillant-Couturier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Paris and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Paris to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€85($85)
every 20 mins436km (271 miles)
Plane and Train
3hrs
€195($195)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€26($26)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€54($54)
on demand396km (246 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