How to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nantes is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Nantes by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Nantes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nantes is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Saint-Malo and Nantes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nantes is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the bus to Nantes Haluchère. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nantes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Saint-Malo to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Nantes

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€40($40)
every 4 hours230km (143 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
€15($15)
once daily181km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€24($24)
on demand176km (109 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes