Rouen to Saint-Malo by train

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Overview: trains from Rouen to Saint-Malo

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rouen to Saint-Malo, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:26 View journey
Last train 18:01 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 243
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey AU$175.20 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 31m
Train operators 16

Rouen to Saint-Malo by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Rouen to Saint-Malo? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 243 kilometres.

Train cost between Rouen and Saint-Malo

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$175.20

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Rouen to Saint-Malo departure timetable

On this route, 40 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Rouen at 05:26 and the last leaving at 18:01 during the week.

For weekend travel to Saint-Malo, the earliest departure is at 06:04 and the last one is at 17:12. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 minutes.

Average train travel time from Rouen to Saint-Malo

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 42 minutes, travelling a total distance of 243 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Rouen and Saint-Malo?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Rouen and Saint-Malo 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Rouen to Saint-Malo travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Saint-Malo.

FAQs about the train journey from Rouen to Saint-Malo

Want to know more about your journey from Rouen to Saint-Malo? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Rouen to Saint-Malo is 243 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.