How to get to Saint-Malo from Brest

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Compare coach, 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £431.

Distance: 184 km

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Driving

£44

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£43

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Cheapest

£431

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£308

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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11h 0m

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10h 30m

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30m

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4h 26m

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2h 26m

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2h 32m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is a coach with an average price of £43.

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

A coach is £0.36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average £44.

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average £431.

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.

Coach takes on average 11h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brest and Saint-Malo including taking a coach, train and flight.
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 £44 compared to roughly £308 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £264. The journey takes 3h 10m 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 to Saint-Malo from Brest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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

  • Air France
    13:2519h20
    Brest
    8:45Saint-Malo
    £781One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Air France
    13:2519h20
    Brest
    8:45Saint-Malo
    £781One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air France
    9:357h05
    Brest
    16:40Saint-Malo
    £1751One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Air France
    16:2515h25
    Brest
    7:50Saint-Malo
    £1771One-way
    0 changes
  • Air France
    17:2515h20
    Brest
    8:45Saint-Malo
    £1781One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: 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 coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Saint-Malo is a coach with an average price of £43.

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

A coach is £0.36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average £44.

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Saint-Malo costing on average £431.

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.

Coach takes on average 11h 0m.

The Brest to Saint-Malo distance is approximately 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 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brest and Saint-Malo as scheduled services by coach, 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:
  • 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.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brest, Gare routière and arrive in Saint-Malo, Esplanade Saint Vincent.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port Tudy and arrive in Lorient.
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 Air France to go to Saint-Malo by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Saint-Malo by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Saint-Malo by train.
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.
To get from Brest to Saint-Malo, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Saint-Malo, you can explore the Ramparts for panoramic views of the sea and city, tour the Grand Aquarium for diverse marine life, and visit the Solidor Tower, which houses a maritime museum. Enjoy a boat tour to Dinard across the Rance River and try local seafood at a traditional Breton restaurant. Best sights include the historic walled city of Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, Fort National with its coastal views, Grand Bé island with Chateaubriand's tomb, the Gothic and Romanesque Saint-Malo Cathedral, and Plage du Sillon, a sandy beach perfect for a seaside stroll.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Saint-Malo's historical sites, enjoy its beaches, and experience local cuisine.

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