There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter / ...
6h 22m€36–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 52m€29–52Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
6h 40m€70–139Drive 326.9 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Saint-Malocar 326.9 km
3h 52m€51–74Fly, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LRH - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain
6h 37m€149–633
Île de Ré to Saint-Malo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Saint-Malo via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Malo via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Saint-Malo is 343 km. The road distance is 326.9 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Saint-Malo, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to St Malo via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Nantes, and Rennes in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Saint-Malo via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Saint-Malo is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Île de Ré to Saint-Malo.
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