How to travel from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire 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 Saint-NazaireSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nantes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€48($48)
every 3 hours294km (182 miles)
Train via Rennes3h 60m
€59($59)
once a week404km (251 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€23($23)
once daily195km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire