How to travel from Poitiers to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Poitiers and Saint-Malo is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Niort then Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Poitiers and Saint-Malo is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Poitiers and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niort and Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week 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 Poitiers to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Rennes and then to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Poitiers and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Poitiers to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€170($170)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Train via Tours3h 55m
€100($100)
once a week457km (284 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€34($34)
4 times a week405km (251 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€54($54)
on demand401km (249 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