How to travel from Saint-Malo to Nancy, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nancy is around 726km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nancy - Centre.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance789km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nancy is around 726km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint-Malo and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Nancy. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 50m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
€250($250)
3 times a week726km (451 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 10m
€390($390)
every 2 hours822km (511 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€170($170)
every 20 mins769km (478 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€37($37)
4 times a week807km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand789km (490 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy