Saint-Malo to Nantes by train
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Overview: trains from Saint-Malo to Nantes
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Saint-Malo to Nantes train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Saint-Malo to Nantes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Saint-Malo to Nantes take around 2 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 163 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Saint-Malo is scheduled to depart at around 05:25. The last departure is usually at around 18:31 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Saint-Malo at around 05:47, with the last train leaving at around 19:38. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 59 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$42.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Nantes, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nantes.
Is there a direct train from Saint-Malo to Nantes?
The journey between Saint-Malo and Nantes usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Saint-Malo to Nantes every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Saint-Malo to Nantes?
The Saint-Malo to Nantes train travel takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Saint-Malo to Nantes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nantes leaving Saint-Malo at around 05:25 and the last train leaving at around 18:31 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Saint-Malo at around 05:47, with the final departure at 19:38.
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