There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Royan by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus
best- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
7h 39m€34–68Train
- Take the train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
8h 22m€172–294Drive 379.7 km
- Drive from Saint-Malo to Royancar 379.7 km
4h 27m€61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus 507
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
8h 41mBus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus 507
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus
9h 32m
Saint-Malo to Royan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Royan is to train and bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Royan is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Royan. However, there are services departing from Médiathèque and arriving at Royan via Rennes and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Royan. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Royan via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Royan is 399 km. The road distance is 379.7 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Royan without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Saint-Malo to Royan, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Royan bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Médiathèque station.
Saint-Malo to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Malo station.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Royan is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Royan, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Royan via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Médiathèque to Royan via Rennes, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Médiathèque to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
Bus from Médiathèque to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Malo to Royan bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare routière station.
Saint-Malo to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Royan is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Saint-Malo to Royan.
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