Transportation
Saint-Malo is a city well connected to the efficient transportation system of France and Europe. As such, it offers easy access by train (the easiest), by bus and by ferry. During your visit here, you will find that the easiest way to move around Saint-Malo is by foot; use Saint-Malo buses sparingly.
Getting to Saint-Malo
- By Train
Saint-Malo’s train station is located over 1 km south of the intramuros area, but it’s an easy 20-min walk straight down Avenue Louis Martin.
There are a few direct TGV services daily from Paris (Gare de Montparnasse), which take about three hours to make the trip. Most travelers, however, will end up connecting in Rennes, from where there are hourly commuter services (50 min, €12) to Saint-Malo.
- By Ferry
From the UK you can arrive from Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth on Condor Ferries.
From Jersey and Guernsey you can take HD Ferries. Leaving from Jersey, it takes about 1 hour; Guernsey sailings go via Jersey.
- By Bus
There are two buses daily to Pontorson (line 17, 1 hour, €2,5), which depart from the train station and stop at the city walls. The buses are timed to connect to onward buses to Mont Saint Michel (15 min, €2), allowing a fairly comfortable day-trip.
Getting around Saint Malo
- By Bus
Saint-Malo has a good bus system, with the main terminals located at the train station and just outside the walls. Unfortunately there are no bus services late in the evening.
- By Foot
The walled city is easily covered on foot, but you can also opt for a dinky "Tourist Train" that takes you and your wallet for a ride (€5,5).
- By Taxi
To call a Saint Malo taxi, call one of the following numbers:
- 02 99 81 30 30
- 02 99 56 75 17
- 02 99 56 06 15
- 02 99 82 66 66
- 02 99 21 17 18
- 02 99 40 18 54