How to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brest to Saint-Malo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brest to Saint-Malo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a bus costs an average of $60.

Distance: 114 miles (184 km)

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$38

Average price

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$60

Average price

$423

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3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

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11h 0m

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10h 30m

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2h 32m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is a bus with an average price of $37.

This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Saint-Malo:

A bus is $0.32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average $38.

A bus is $319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average $356.

The fastest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Saint-Malo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Flight takes on average 16h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brest and Saint-Malo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brest to Saint-Malo among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $423 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $386. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Brest to Saint-Malo

How to get from Brest to Saint-Malo by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BreizhGo855836 · 854403
    3:02 PM3h23
    Brest station
    6:25 PMSt Malo
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BreizhGo855836 · 854403
    3:02 PM3h23
    Brest station
    6:25 PMSt Malo
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8636+BreizhGo854427
    4:14 PM3h14
    Brest station
    7:28 PMSt Malo
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BreizhGo855866 · 854439
    6:06 PM3h30
    Brest station
    9:36 PMSt Malo
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • BreizhGo855814 · 854351
    10:34 AM3h51
    Brest station
    2:25 PMSt Malo
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8642 · 8093
    5:22 PM3h39
    Brest station
    9:01 PMSt Malo
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brest to Saint-Malo

Travel to Saint-Malo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brest to Saint-Malo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brest and Saint-Malo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is a bus with an average price of $60.

This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Saint-Malo:

A bus is $0.50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average $60.

A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average $593.

The fastest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Saint-Malo take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Brest to Saint-Malo is approximately 114 miles (184 km).
The average frequency per day from Brest to Saint-Malo is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brest and Saint-Malo as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brest to Saint-Malo:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port Tudy and arrive in Lorient.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brest, Gare routière and arrive in Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brest Bretagne Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brest station and arrive in St Malo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brest to Saint-Malo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saint-Malo by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Saint-Malo by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brest to Saint-Malo:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Brest to Saint-Malo often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Mont Saint-Michel, Rennes, Nantes, Dinan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Malo and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Saint-Malo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Saint-Malo, you can explore the Ramparts for panoramic sea and city views, tour the Grand Aquarium for diverse marine life, visit the medieval Solidor Tower, enjoy a boat tour to Dinard, and try local seafood at a Breton restaurant. The best sights include the historic Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, Fort National, Grand Bé island, Saint-Malo Cathedral, and Plage du Sillon beach.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Saint-Malo allows enough time to explore its historic walled city, enjoy the beaches, and take nearby excursions such as Mont Saint-Michel.

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