How to travel from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux is around 529km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux 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 BordeauxSaint-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 Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance529km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux is around 529km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint-Malo and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Bordeaux. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Bordeaux. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7hrs 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 Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 529km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Bordeaux

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
€250($250)
hourly1,139km (708 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 15m
€215($215)
every 4 hours902km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€205($205)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 25m
€100($100)
4 times a day565km (351 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€35($35)
5 times a week531km (330 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€71($71)
on demand529km (328 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux