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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Saint-Maloby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    4h 58m
    €70–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Malobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 45m
    €20–38

  3. Drive  312.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Malocar car 312.2 km
    3h 36m
    €50–73

  4. Bus via Eglise Notre-Dame

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Eglise Notre-Damebus bus 507
    6h 45m

La Rochelle to Saint-Malo by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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