What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Malo and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Malo and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at La Rochelle via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

The distance between Saint-Malo and La Rochelle is 316 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €25 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

The bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Saint-Malo to La Rochelle bus from?

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Malo station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train from?

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Malo station.

Train or bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Saint-Malo to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train arrive?

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to La Rochelle is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

Book your Saint-Malo to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle?

Book your Saint-Malo to La Rochelle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
4h 50m
€25–40
Train
1. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
5h 58m
€49–169
Drive 311.9 km
1. Drive from Saint-Malo to La Rochellecar 311.9 km
3h 35m
€48–69

Saint-Malo to La Rochelle by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 316 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and La Rochelle, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Malo to La Rochelle via Rennes and Nantes in around 5h 58m.

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