How to travel from Saint-Malo to Paris, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Paris is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Paris 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

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris La Défense.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Paris

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Paris is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Saint-Malo and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Paris. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 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 Paris. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris La Défense. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Saint-Malo to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Paris

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€85($85)
every 20 mins436km (271 miles)
Train via Rennes2h 30m
€85($85)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train and Plane
3hrs
€195($195)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€26($26)
once daily412km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€54($54)
on demand396km (246 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris