The distance between Saint-Malo and Caen is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Caen 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 Caen → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen.
Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Caen is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Saint-Malo and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Caen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dol De Bretagne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Caen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Caen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Caen. 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 3h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Caen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €47 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €47($47) | twice daily | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €25($25) | 4 times a week | 255km (158 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €23($23) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.