There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle 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 / ...
4h 47m€34–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 35m€27–50Train
- 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
4h 59m€70–136Drive 312.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Malocar 312.2 km
3h 36m€49–70Fly, 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 35m€151–584
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Saint-Malo via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle 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 4h 59m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo is 329 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Malo, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Malo via Nantes and Rennes in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 35m.
- 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
- €14–27
- 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
- €14–27
- 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
- €14–27
- 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
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- 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
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- 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
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Malo is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo.
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