How to get to Dinard
How to get to Dinard in Northern Brittany? Well connected by road networks, Dinard Côte d’Émeraude is easy to reach by car or coach. With the Saint-Malo TGV station, our region is also accessible by train, including a high-speed connection (LGV) from Paris (2h15). A bus or taxi service will then take you to one of our resorts for your stay.
By train
The nearest SNCF train station is in Saint-Malo. To reach Saint-Malo, you can take the TER line from Rennes (45 minutes to 1 hour) or the direct TGV line from Paris (2 hours 15 minutes).
Bus connections from the Saint-Malo train station (10 km away):
- Line 516 BreizhGo towards Dinard, La Richardais, Saint-Lunaire, and Saint-Briac-sur-Mer. See the schedules.
- Line 14 BreizhGo towards Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, via Lancieux. See the schedules.
By bus
From Paris:
- Connections to Saint-Malo with Flixbus or Ouibus companies.
- Direct BreizhGo bus service from Saint-Malo to Dinard, Saint-Lunaire, Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Lancieux, and La Richardais. Bus connection with a transfer in Dinard to Pleurtuit and Tréméreuc.
From Rennes:
- Bus connection with BreizhGo Line 7 – See the schedules.
BreizhGo buses, the regional public transportation in Brittany:
- Line 516 (formerly 16) – Saint-Malo / Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, passing through Dinard and Saint-Lunaire.
- Line 507 (formerly 16) – Rennes / Dinard via Dinan.
- Line 14 – Saint-Malo / Saint-Cast, passing through Lancieux.
- Line 12 – Dinan / Saint-Jacut, passing through Lancieux.
BreizhGo: Schedules, fares, disruptions.
By car
From Paris:
To reach Dinard Côte d’Émeraude, follow the A11 motorway – Paris/Rennes (L’Océane) (travel time: about 3 hours). Then, take the 4-lane RN137 – Rennes/Dinard: 45 minutes.
From Normandy / Northern France / Belgium:
Take the Estuaries Motorway (A84) to Caen, then use the 4-lane road towards Saint-Malo and Dinard.
Renting a car:
Car rental agencies are located in Saint-Malo, near the train station.
- Sixt – More information
- Avis – More information
Dinard free shuttle
The free summer shuttle runs from July 10 to August 24, 2025 inclusive. Every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., reach downtown Dinard in 15 minutes from the park-and-ride lots.
Park-and-ride locations: Parking de l’Hermitage and Parking de la Ville-Billy in La Richardais
Stops in Dinard: Notre-Dame Church and the Tourist Office
Departures every 30 minutes. Last departure at 11:15 p.m. from the Tourist Office stop
The shuttle is free and open to all. It is also accessible to people with reduced mobility. Bicycles are not allowed.
By plane
Dinard/Pleurtuit Airport is located in the Dinard Côte d’Émeraude area, about 5 kilometers from the center of Dinard. The airport offers private aviation services only.
For more information, visit the Airport’s website.
By boat
The nearest port to Dinard Côte d’Émeraude is the Port of Saint-Malo (10 km away). Year-round connections are available to England and the Channel Islands with Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries.
Plan your stay
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