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

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Malo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 €36 ($36).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Rennes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Malo. Trains depart every 4 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-Nazaire and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

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

The closest major airport to Saint-Malo is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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-Nazaire and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 196km (122 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-Nazaire to Saint-Malo 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-Nazaire and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€48($48)
every 4 hours294km (182 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€22($22)
once daily193km (120 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€36($36)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Malo

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Saint-Malo
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Saint-Malo