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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    €69–124

  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 45m
    €21–38

  3. Drive  311.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochellecar car 311.8 km
    3h 35m
    €50–72

  4. Bus via Médiathèque

    1. Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare Routièrebus bus 507
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    7h 22m

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 45m.

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