- Must visit
Musée d'Histoire de la Ville et du Pays Malouin
The city’s main museum inside the castle presents Saint-Malo’s maritime history, privateers, exploration, and reconstructed old-town heritage.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caen to Saint-Malo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Saint-Malo will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Caen for Saint-Malo on Mon, Aug 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
51495
FlixBus
FlixBus
51495
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Saint-Malo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Saint-Malo:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Saint-Malo costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Saint-Malo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Saint-Malo buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 2h40 | 12:30 PM Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent | 0 transfersDirect | |
51495 | 1:00 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 2h40 | 7:00 PM Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Caen to Saint-Malo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:02, the last at 19:04. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:02 AM |
Last bus 7:04 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Saint-Malo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Malo trip today.
The city’s main museum inside the castle presents Saint-Malo’s maritime history, privateers, exploration, and reconstructed old-town heritage.
A carefully preserved privateer ship displays 18th-century naval life, making it one of Saint-Malo’s most atmospheric maritime visits.
This historic home where Chateaubriand spent his childhood explores the writer’s life and offers a refined literary museum experience.
Saint-Malo’s famed walled old town is the essential walking area for historic streets, stone houses, shops, and easy access to major sights.
The full circuit of city walls offers unforgettable sea views, bastions, and a complete introduction to Saint-Malo’s fortified identity.
This long sandy beach beside the old town is ideal for walking, tidal views, and classic postcard panoramas of the ramparts.
Galette-saucisse is a Breton street food of grilled sausage wrapped in a buckwheat galette, loved at markets and events across Brittany.
Buckwheat galettes are savory Breton crêpes, often filled with ham, cheese, egg, or seafood. They are a staple in local crêperies.
Crêpes are thin sweet pancakes served with butter, sugar, caramel, or jam. They are a classic Breton treat found all over Saint-Malo.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on refined Breton seafood and seasonal produce, with polished service near the old town.
Established restaurant serving generous seafood platters and Breton classics in a relaxed, reliable setting within intra-muros.
Historic crêperie inside Saint-Malo’s walls, known for classic Breton galettes, crêpes, and cider in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels rise in summer, dining in the walled city costs more, but local buses and simple creperies help keep daily costs reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Esplanade Saint Vincent -> Intra-Muros, Saint-Malo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Saint-Malo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saint-Malo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caen to Saint-Malo buses use the Caen, Gare Routière to Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent station pair. Use this guide to compare Caen and Saint-Malo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Caen, Pl. de la Gare is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Caen, Pl. de la Gare has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caen, Pl. de la Gare: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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