How to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes

There are 3 options to travel between Saint-Malo and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Malo to Nantes costing on average €36.

A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Malo to Nantes costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

Flight takes on average 13h 4m.

The distance from Saint-Malo to Nantes is approximately 101 miles (163 km).

The average frequency per day from Saint-Malo to Nantes is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Malo to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from St Malo and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Malo to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, BreizhGo, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BreizhGo to go to Nantes by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Malo to Nantes:

• 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Omio customers who travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.

Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.