How to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo

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Compare bus and train for Rennes to Saint-Malo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Saint-Malo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 40 miles (65 km)

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$19

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$14

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1h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo is a bus with an average price of $16.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Saint-Malo costing on average $19.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Saint-Malo take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rennes and Saint-Malo including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Saint-Malo among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rennes to Saint-Malo

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

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

  • BreizhGo854379
    4:35 PM0h54
    Rennes station
    5:29 PMSt Malo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BreizhGo854379
    4:35 PM0h54
    Rennes station
    5:29 PMSt Malo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8087
    3:30 PM0h42
    Rennes station
    4:12 PMSt Malo
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BreizhGo854391
    5:35 PM0h54
    Rennes station
    6:29 PMSt Malo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • BreizhGo854345
    1:35 PM0h54
    Rennes station
    2:29 PMSt Malo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • BreizhGo854357
    2:35 PM0h54
    Rennes station
    3:29 PMSt Malo
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes 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 Rennes to Saint-Malo.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rennes and Saint-Malo including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo is a bus with an average price of $16.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Saint-Malo costing on average $19.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Saint-Malo take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Rennes to Saint-Malo is approximately 40 miles (65 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Saint-Malo is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rennes to Saint-Malo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in St Malo.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Saint-Malo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Saint-Malo by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Saint-Malo by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Saint-Malo with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
  • 15 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Saint-Malo often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Mont Saint-Michel, Nantes, Dinan, Caen. 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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