Cities Near Saint-Malo
Cities near Saint-Malo, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Saint-Brieuc, Rennes, Laval. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Saint-Malo, France is Saint-Brieuc, about 36 mi (58 km) away — roughly 1 hr 4 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Brieuc | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rennes | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Laval | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vannes | 77 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Caen | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lorient | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint-Nazaire | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nantes | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Angers | 105 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Quimper | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Saint-Malo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Saint-Brieuc, Rennes, Laval, Vannes, Caen. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Saint-Malo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Nantes, Angers, Quimper. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Saint-Malo include Saint-Brieuc, Rennes, Laval, Vannes, Caen. The closest is Saint-Brieuc, about 36 miles (58 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.