What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Île de Ré is to fly and train which costs €95 - €260 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 10h 10m and costs €130 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Angers and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Athens to Île de Ré?

The distance between Athens and Île de Ré is 2566 km. The road distance is 3056.3 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Île de Ré without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Athens to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Île de Ré bus from?

Athens to Île de Ré bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Athens to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 10h 10m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs and takes 41h 15m.

Where does the Athens to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Athens to Île de Ré bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Île de Ré?

Île de Ré is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:34 PM in Athens and 3:34 PM in Île de Ré.

Can I drive from Athens to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Île de Ré is 3056 km. It takes approximately 31h 29m to drive from Athens to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 823+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Athens to Île de Ré - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Île de Ré by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ATH - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 41m
€99–264
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ATH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 22m
€95–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourg Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
39h
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
2d 16h
€248–313
Drive 3,056.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to La Flottecar 3,056.3 km
31h 29m
€538–777
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ATH - LRH
10h 10m
€132–612
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane ATH - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain
12h 13m
€145–387
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ATH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
12h 57m
€147–352
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourg Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
39h 3m
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus
3. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
41h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Angers Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus
2d 12h
€190–249
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to La Flottecar
32h 21m
€564–802

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

4Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,565.7 km
Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Île de Ré, France?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and easyJet fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Cognacq Jay via Tirana, Doganes, Pallati I Verdhe, Tirana, Montpellier, Gare Saint-Roch, Sabines, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 41h 15m.

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