The adventure starts at your door
Find the best way to reach the start village in Saint-Malo, in thirty seconds.
Why it matters
Did you know? 64.4% of the event’s emissions come from spectators travelling to the race village. Choosing the train, the bus, the bike or car sharing means taking part in a race that treads more lightly.
Where are you coming from?
Greater Saint-Malo, Brittany, Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Paris region, Elsewhere.
Greater Saint-Malo
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to choose another way in if you are not coming from far.
Come by bus
Saint-Malo has a wide bus network. Make the most of it.
- Real-time schedules available
- Fares: €1.40 online or at ticket offices, €2 directly on the bus
- Ticket purchase: on the bus (cash or card), online if you are a local resident, or at a physical ticket office
Come on foot or by bike
If you can, come on foot or by bike.
- Secure bicycle parking is available at each entrance to the village.
- St Malo Vélo MAT self-service electric bikes are available throughout the town.
- The area around the village will be clearly signposted, including the entrances and bicycle parking areas.
Coming on foot or by bike, even in October, is a chance to enjoy the bracing Breton air that the rest of France envies.
Brittany
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to travel together, and to cut the carbon footprint of your journey along the way.
Come by train with TER BreizhGo
Over 20 extra trains between Rennes and Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum. This wide regional network is waiting for you.
- Rennes (direct): 55 min
- Dinan (1 connection): 1 hr
- Vannes (1 connection): 2 hr 20 min
- Quimper (1 connection): 3 hr 30 min
- Brest (1 connection): 3 hr 20 min
- Want to bring your bike on the train?
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Come by bus or coach
The rail network does not reach every corner of Brittany, but the region runs many BreizhGo coach lines to the stations, Rennes in particular, where a direct train takes you on to Saint-Malo.
- The bus + train option can be very convenient, for example from Loudéac, Pontivy, or Fougères.
- To find all routes, stops, and timetables
Fancy a trip to sea? With Compagnie Corsaire, travel to Saint-Malo from Cancale, Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, or Dinard. Regular shuttles from Dinard to Saint-Malo in 10 minutes, from April to early November
Come by bike
Fancy turning the event into a cycling trip? Very good idea.
- EuroVelo 4 / Vélomaritime: Roscoff → Belgian border
- V42: Atlantic Ocean → English Channel via Redon and Rennes
- From Rennes: 1 to 2 days, 100 to 120 km
- From Saint-Brieuc: 1 to 2 days, 121 km via the Vélomaritime
- From Vannes: 3 to 5 days, 285 km via the V45 then the V42
- From Morlaix: 3 to 6 days, 337 km via the Vélomaritime
- Secure parking at each village entrance
Strava Challenge! Several segments have been designed specifically for the event: it's your chance to shine
Share a ride with StadiumGO
Travel to Saint-Malo with other sailing fans.
- An adventure like this is meant to be shared. On StadiumGO, our carpooling partner, you'll find other vehicles traveling specifically to the Route du Rhum race start.
- You can also offer your own seats to passengers looking to get to the race village.
- If you can't find a ride on StadiumGO, check out BlaBlaCar
- or BlaBlaDaily
Car-sharing is not only greener, it is friendlier and cheaper too. No excuse left not to try it.
Normandy
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to travel together, and to cut the carbon footprint of your journey along the way.
Come by train
Over 20 extra trains between Rennes and Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum.
- Caen (1 connection): 3h15
- Rouen (1 connection): 4h40
- Le Havre (1 connection): 5h30
- Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (2 connections): +5h
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Come by bus or coach
A few ways to reach Saint-Malo from Normandy, with a single change:
- From Caen: Direct FlixBus, 2h40
- From Cherbourg: Train to Caen (1h10) then FlixBus (2h40)
- From Rouen: TER train to Caen (1h40) then FlixBus (2h40)
- From Le Havre: Bus 122 to Caen (1h40) then FlixBus (2h40)
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Share a ride with StadiumGO
Travel to Saint-Malo with other sailing fans.
- An adventure like this is meant to be shared. On StadiumGO, our carpooling partner, you'll find other vehicles traveling specifically to the Route du Rhum race start.
- You can also offer your own seats to passengers looking to get to the race village.
- If you can't find a ride on StadiumGO, check out BlaBlaCar
- Or BlaBlaDaily
Car-sharing is not only greener, it is friendlier and cheaper too. No excuse left not to try it.
Pays de la Loire
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to travel together, and to cut the carbon footprint of your journey along the way.
Come by train
Over 20 extra trains between Rennes and Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum.
- Nantes (1 connection): 2h20
- Angers (1 connection): 3h
- Le Mans (1 connection): 3h
- Saint-Nazaire (2 connections): 3h25
- La Roche-sur-Yon (2 connections): 4h11
- Tours (2 connections): 4h
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Come by bus or coach
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Share a ride with StadiumGO
Travel to Saint-Malo with other sailing fans.
- An adventure like this is meant to be shared. On StadiumGO, our carpooling partner, you'll find other vehicles traveling specifically to the Route du Rhum race start.
- You can also offer your own seats to passengers looking to get to the race village.
- If you can't find a ride on StadiumGO, check out BlaBlaCar
- Or BlaBlaDaily
Car-sharing is not only greener, it is friendlier and cheaper too. No excuse left not to try it.
Paris region
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to travel together, and to cut the carbon footprint of your journey along the way.
Come by train
Over 20 extra trains between Rennes and Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum.
- Paris: direct train, 2h20
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Come by bus or coach
Direct coaches from the Paris region. You will find them all under the "bus" tab on SNCF Connect.
- Paris (direct): 5:30 AM
Share a ride with StadiumGO
Travel to Saint-Malo with other sailing fans.
- An adventure like this is meant to be shared. On StadiumGO, our carpooling partner, you'll find other vehicles traveling specifically to the Route du Rhum race start.
- You can also offer your own seats to passengers looking to get to the race village.
- If you can't find a ride on StadiumGO, check out BlaBlaCar
- Or BlaBlaDaily
Car-sharing is not only greener, it is friendlier and cheaper too. No excuse left not to try it.
Elsewhere
Traffic around the village is restricted during the event, the car parks are not right next to the entrances, and the public car park is chargeable. All good reasons to travel together, and to cut the carbon footprint of your journey along the way.
Come by train
From mainland France
- Lyon (1 connection in Rennes): 5 hours
- Strasbourg (1 connection in Rennes): 5 hours 20 minutes
- Bordeaux (1 connection in Paris): 5 hours 20 minutes
- Marseille (1 connection in Rennes): 6 hours 40 minutes
- Toulouse (1 connection in Paris): 8 hours
- Coming from another city
- From Guadeloupe: once you arrive in Paris, take the train!
From abroad
- London
- Brussels
- Geneva
- Barcelona
- Milan
Time on the train is time you do not spend at the wheel: to talk, read, play, work or plan your stay in Saint-Malo. The journey may look longer than by car, but it is time you can actually use.
Come by bus or coach
You will find them all under the "bus" tab on SNCF Connect.
- Lyon (1 connection): 5 hours
- Strasbourg (1 connection): 5 hours 20 minutes
- Bordeaux (1 connection): 5 hours 20 minutes
- Marseille (1 connection): 6 hours 40 minutes
- Toulouse (1 connection): 8 hours
- You are coming from another city
Share a ride with StadiumGO
Travel to Saint-Malo with other sailing fans.
- An adventure like this is meant to be shared. On StadiumGO, our carpooling partner, you'll find other vehicles traveling specifically to the Route du Rhum race start.
- You can also offer your own seats to passengers looking to get to the race village.
- If you can't find a ride on StadiumGO, check out BlaBlaCar
- Or BlaBlaDaily
Car-sharing is not only greener, it is friendlier and cheaper too. No excuse left not to try it.
Driving yourself
Car parks, shuttles and charging points are all further down this page.
Once you are here, we have got you covered
Good to know if you are driving
The old town and its surroundings will be very busy during the 13 days of the village. If driving is your only option, here is how to plan ahead.
- Map and details of electric charging points
- 2026 traffic and parking plan
- Car park charges
- Areas to avoid and streets closed to traffic during the village
- Access for drivers with reduced mobility (drop-off point, reserved spaces)
If you are driving, there are other ways to help us cut the event’s carbon footprint. We have put together the ultimate guide for the eco-minded visitor