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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rouen 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 Rouen to Saint-Malo will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Rouen to Saint-Malo without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Rouen to Saint-Malo run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€52) but you can travel from only $32 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 33m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rouen to Saint-Malo.
The table below shows live departures for Rouen to Saint-Malo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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12209+ 854333+ 3102 | 7:26 AM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h05 | 12:31 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
13120+ 8615+ 854339 | 8:19 AM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h16 | 1:35 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
13128+ 8619+ 854357 | 10:16 AM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h13 | 3:29 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
8087+ 3110 | 11:02 AM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h10 | 4:12 PM St Malo | 1 transfer | |
13134+ 8723+ 854379 | 12:16 PM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h13 | 5:29 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
8729+ 3118+ 854415 | 2:01 PM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h32 | 7:33 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
8093+ 3122 | 4:02 PM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 4h59 | 9:01 PM St Malo | 1 transfer | |
13148+ 8751+ 854445 | 5:11 PM Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 5h23 | 10:34 PM St Malo | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rouen to Saint-Malo with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, and SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187. High-speed trains available on this route with SNCF | TGV INOUI. Regional trains available on this route with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, and TER. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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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Gare de Saint-Malo -> Intra-Muros, Saint-Malo
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rouen to Saint-Malo by train. 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 train, 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 Rouen to Saint-Malo trains use the Rouen Rive-Droite to St Malo station pair. Use this guide to compare Rouen and Saint-Malo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rouen Rive-Droite has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Gill, La Couronne
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rouen Rive-Droite. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rouen Rive-Droite. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Rouen Centre Rive Droite Pasteur, Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale Hotel, Hotel de Bourgtheroulde.
St Malo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Cambusier, La Cale - Solidor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St Malo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St Malo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Malo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Malo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Malo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Oceania Saint-Malo, Hotel France & Chateaubriand, Hotel Le Nouveau Monde.
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