There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Herrera to Salvatierra De Alavatrain Re
11h 43m€92–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
13h 9m€37–93Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Biaritzcar 515.9 km
5h 11m€80–116Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Arayatrain Re
- Take the bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñanabus
13h 24m€80–179Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Arayatrain Re
- Take the bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñanabus
13h 31m€39–67
Île de Ré to Biaritz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from Cognacq Jay and arriving at Ordoñana / Erdoñana via La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Donostia / San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Biaritz is 584 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 13h 9m.
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Biaritz is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Île de Ré to Biaritz.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Biaritz, Spain?
You can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Biaritz via Gare routière, La Rochelle, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Herrera-Donostia, Herrera, and Salvatierra De Alava in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Donostia / San Sebastián, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 13h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Herrera to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Pasajes to Araya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Araya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–16
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €2–16
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñana
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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