- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Malo to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Malo to Rennes will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 5 buses from Saint-Malo to Rennes, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 50 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.

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Buses from Saint-Malo to Rennes run on average 2 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Saint-Malo to Rennes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Malo to Rennes buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Saint-Malo | 0h50 | 7:50 AM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Saint-Malo | 0h30 | 9:30 AM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Saint-Malo | 0h30 | 3:30 PM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Saint-Malo | 0h20 | 6:30 PM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Saint-Malo | 0h40 | 7:20 PM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect |
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Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
Science museum known for Brittany collections, natural history, and the famous Crocodile and sundial. Great for families and curious visitors.
Interactive space inside Les Champs Libres covering science, society, and local heritage through changing displays and educational exhibits.
Rennes' best-known park with French gardens, aviary, rose beds, and shaded walks. Ideal for a relaxing break near the center.
Main square of the historic center, lined with half-timbered houses and lively terraces. A perfect starting point for exploring old Rennes.
Elegant royal square with a statue of Louis XIV and harmonious classical façades. One of Rennes' defining urban spaces.
A Breton buckwheat savoury crêpe, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or local sausage. It is a staple of Rennes crêperies and everyday Breton food culture.
A thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. It is one of Brittany’s best-known sweet traditions and widely enjoyed in Rennes.
A rustic Breton pork sausage, often grilled and served in bread or with galettes. It is closely tied to Rennes market culture, especially around Place des Lices.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative modern cuisine with Breton products, served in an elegant fine dining setting with strong local reputation.
Established Rennes crêperie known for refined Breton galettes and quality cider in a polished but welcoming setting near the historic centre.
Well-known casual crêperie serving traditional galettes, sweet crêpes and Breton cider in a friendly setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many central sights are low cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis may be rounded up.
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Most Saint-Malo to Rennes buses use the Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino. Use this guide to compare Saint-Malo and Rennes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rennes, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Gare Routière.
Available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Rennes, Boulevard Solférino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino. ATMs are available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino: Ramps and lowered curbs available.
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