There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Brest by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
3h 27m€54–112Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Malo to Brest216 km
2h 58m€10–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gares - Quai B - SAINT-MALO to Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDObus 214
- Take the bus from Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUCbus 202
- Take the train from St Brieuc to Bresttrain Tgv
5h 50mBus
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m€31–56Drive 214.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Malo to Brestcar 214.8 km
2h 38m€34–48
Saint-Malo to Brest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Brest. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Brest via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Brest is 329 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Saint-Malo to Brest, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Malo station.
Saint-Malo to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Malo station.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Brest is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Brest, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Brest via Rennes in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Malo to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
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 St Malo to Rennes
- 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 Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Brieuc to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- 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 St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Brieuc to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gares - Quai B - SAINT-MALO to Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Malo to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Malo to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Saint-Malo to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Brest is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Saint-Malo to Brest.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Malo and Brest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.