There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
5h 51m€81–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus
7h 22m€34–61Drive 380.9 km
- Drive from Saintes to Saint-Malocar 380.9 km
4h 15m€60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
6h 2m€65–127
Saintes to Saint-Malo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Saint-Malo via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at St Malo via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Saintes and Saint-Malo is 481 km. The road distance is 380.9 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo, including transfers.
Saintes to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Saint-Malo is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Saint-Malo, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to St Malo via Nantes and Rennes in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Saint-Malo via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 22m.
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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Rennes to St Malo
- 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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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 Rennes to St Malo
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- 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 Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- 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 Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Saint-Malo is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Saintes to Saint-Malo.
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