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How to get fromSaint-Malo to La Rochelleby train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 18m
    €34–67

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 24m
    €26–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 35m
    €69–137

  4. Drive 311.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochellecar car 311.8 km
    3h 35m
    €49–70

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain train
    2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane RNS - LRH
    16h 41m
    €147–629

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from St Malo to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle via Rennes - Bus Station and Rennes in around 5h 24m.

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