There are 6 ways to get from St-Malo to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from St Brieuc to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
5h 44m€72–143Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Caen227.6 km
3h 28m€14Bus via Rennes
- Take the bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m€25–70Drive 227.9 km
- Drive from St-Malo to Caencar 227.9 km
2h 24m€36–51Train
- Take the train from St Brieuc to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
5h 46m€62–128Bus
- Take the bus from Centre Clémenceau - quai 4 - SAINT-BRIEUC to Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDObus 202
- Take the bus from Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO to Gares - Quai B - SAINT-MALObus 214
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Caen - Bus Stationbus
9h 29m
St-Malo to Caen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St-Malo to Caen is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from St-Malo to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from St-Malo to Caen station. However, there are services departing from St-Malo and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Saint-Brieuc and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from St-Malo to Caen. However, there are services departing from St Brieuc and arriving at Caen via Rennes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between St-Malo and Caen is 433 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.
The best way to get from St-Malo to Caen without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from St-Malo to Caen, including transfers.
St-Malo to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Brieuc station.
St-Malo to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Brieuc station.
The best way to get from St-Malo to Caen is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Rennes, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between St-Malo, France and Caen, France?
You can take a bus from St-Malo to Caen via Gare Centre, St Brieuc, Rennes, and Le Mans in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St-Malo to Caen - Bus Station via Gare Centre, Saint-Brieuc, and Rennes - Bus Station in around 6h 35m.
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 Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- 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 Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- 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-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Malo to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Centre Clémenceau - quai 4 - SAINT-BRIEUC to Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Office Tourisme - SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO to Gares - Quai B - SAINT-MALO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
St-Malo to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
St-Malo to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between St-Malo to Caen is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from St-Malo to Caen.
There are 3089+ hotels available in Caen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St-Malo and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























