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

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 19m
    €32–59

  2. Train, bus via Nantes

    1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 32m
    €52–93

  3. Drive  311.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochellecar car 311.8 km
    3h 35m
    €50–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus bus 507
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    6h 21m

  5. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    6h 42m
    €70–124

  6. 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
    6h 57m
    €89–159

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by train and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Médiathèque to La Rochelle via Rennes in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Malo to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes, Redon, and Nantes in around 6h 42m.

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