How to travel from Saint-Malo to Bayonne, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Bayonne is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Bayonne 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 BayonneSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance713km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Bayonne is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Bayonne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Saint-Malo and Bayonne. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

FlixBus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Bayonne. Buses run on demand and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Saint-Malo and Bayonne. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Bayonne

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€290($290)
hourly1,116km (693 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, Fly4h 40m
€305($305)
once a week1,103km (685 miles)
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Fly5h 35m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,175km (730 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 35m
€200($200)
once a week1,149km (714 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 26h 45m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,177km (731 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 20m
€120($120)
4 times a day763km (474 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€45($45)
once daily746km (463 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand713km (443 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne