There are 7 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 44m€166–264Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Paris La Défensebus 772
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
13h 30m€80–124Drive 707.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Malo to Lyoncar 707.8 km
8h 39m€134–194Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
4h 26m€165–423Train via Lyon Perrache
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 8m€166–264Bus
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus 507
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 46mTrain, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain
- Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
6h 53m€101–279
Saint-Malo to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €160 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Lyon via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Lyon is 862 km. The road distance is 707.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Saint-Malo to Lyon, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Malo station.
Saint-Malo to Lyon 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 Lyon is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Lyon Part Dieu via Rennes in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Malo to Lyon via Paris La Défense, La Défense, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–340
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–370
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Pontchaillou
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Paris La Défense
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Médiathèque to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Malo to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris La Défense station.
Saint-Malo to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Lyon is 708 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Saint-Malo to Lyon.
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