How to travel from Rouen to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Malo is around 295km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen 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 St Lazare then Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance295km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Malo is around 295km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Rouen and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Saint-Malo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Rouen and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then Rennes and then to St Malo. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Rouen and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 295km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Rouen to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€125($125)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Train via Caen4h 45m
€76($76)
twice daily402km (250 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€31($31)
4 times a week382km (237 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€40($40)
on demand295km (184 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