The distance between Saint-Malo and Brest is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Brest by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brest → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.
Take the bus to Saint-Brieuc and then to Brest - Train station.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Brest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Brest is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Saint-Malo and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Brest. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Malo and Brest. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière and Saint-Brieuc. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
SNCF, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Brest. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Malo and Brest. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €56($56) | hourly | 329km (205 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €11($11) | once daily | 229km (142 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €32($32) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.