There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, 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
best- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 30m€79–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus
7h 29m€33–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
6h 35m€56–113Drive 380.3 km
- Drive from Saint-Malo to Saintescar 380.3 km
4h 14m€60–86
Saint-Malo to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Saintes via Rennes and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Saintes. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Saintes via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Saintes is 481 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Saint-Malo to Saintes, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Malo station.
Saint-Malo to Saintes 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 Saintes is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Saintes via Rennes and Nantes in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Malo to Saintes via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Malo to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Saint-Malo to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Saintes is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Saint-Malo to Saintes.
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