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.
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-Malo → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to St Malo.
Take the bus to Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Saint-Malo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | €48($48) | every 4 hours | 294km (182 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €22($22) | once daily | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €36($36) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Saint-Malo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.