How to travel from Saint-Malo to Quimper, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Quimper is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Quimper 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 QuimperSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Quimper is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Saint-Malo and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Quimper is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Quimper. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Quimper. 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 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Quimper. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Saint-Malo to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Quimper

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€69($69)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€21($21)
once daily288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€41($41)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper