How to travel from Valence to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Valence and Saint-Malo is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to St Malo.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Valence to Saint-Malo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Valence and Saint-Malo is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Valence and Saint-Malo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Saint-Malo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Saint-Malo. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Valence and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Swiss PostAuto, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Breizgo en Ille-et-Vilaine run regular bus services between Valence and Saint-Malo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to St Malo. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Valence and Saint-Malo. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Saint-Malo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Saint-Malo

Transport options from Valence to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins761km (473 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 20m
€175($175)
every 20 mins873km (542 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 35m
€370($370)
twice daily913km (567 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€195($195)
3 times a week974km (605 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
€54($54)
4 times a week983km (611 miles)
Bus via St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière14h 45m
€13($13)
3 times a week1,087km (675 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€120($120)
on demand906km (563 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