How to travel from Saint-Malo to Nice, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nice is around 941km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,266km (787 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Nice

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nice is around 941km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 20m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,266km (787 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Nice

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
€160($160)
hourly941km (584 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 30m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,037km (645 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, Fly4h 55m
€215($215)
once a week1,124km (698 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,411km (877 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 20m
€265($265)
twice daily1,404km (872 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 20m
€85($85)
5 times a week1,392km (865 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine19h 15m
€56($56)
4 times a week1,409km (875 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€170($170)
on demand1,266km (787 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice