The average train between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Saint-Malo at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at St Malo station via Nantes station, Redon station and Rennes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Malo station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Malo is 283.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to St Malo via Nantes, Redon, and Rennes in around 5h 24m.