How to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Rennes and Saint-Malo is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 48min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes to Saint-Malo by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-MaloRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration50min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Taxi-Rapid

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance69km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Saint-Malo by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Rennes and Saint-Malo is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Rennes and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Malo is to take a taxi which takes around 48min and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes 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 Rennes and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Saint-Malo with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

SNCF run train services between Rennes and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, 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 Rennes and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Saint-Malo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1hr.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 50min.

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 Rennes and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 69km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Rennes to Saint-Malo

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Rennes to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
€15($15)
hourly77km (48 miles)
Bus
1hr
€10($10)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
48min
€180($180)
on demand69km (43 miles)
Drive
48min
€10($10)
on demand69km (43 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