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.
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-Nazaire → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €48($48) | every 3 hours | 294km (182 miles) |
Train via Rennes | 3h 60m | €59($59) | once a week | 404km (251 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €23($23) | once daily | 195km (121 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €35($35) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.