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

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,211km (752 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 20m, 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-Raphaël. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 45m 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-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,211km (752 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5hrs
€255($255)
5 times a day1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 25m
€210($210)
once daily1,131km (703 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 40m
€210($210)
every 3 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 55m
€325($325)
twice daily1,173km (729 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€230($230)
twice daily1,339km (832 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
€64($64)
4 times a week1,333km (828 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
€215($215)
on demand1,211km (752 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël