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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to fly and train and line 152 bus which takes 8h 56m and costs €90 - €290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Annecy - Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Île de Ré?

The distance between Basel and Île de Ré is 1106 km. The road distance is 800.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Basel to Île de Ré, including transfers.

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

Basel to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Basel to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Basel to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Île de Ré is 800 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Basel to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 590+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Basel to Île de Ré - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Île de Ré by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 52m
€203–342
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 48m
€71–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
19h 31m
€140–355
Drive 800.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Flottecar 800.2 km
9h 47m
€141–203
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, line 152 bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus
8h 56m
€93–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 45m
€77–146
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 11m
€96–353
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 13m
€94–333
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 8m
€142–401
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 59m
€148–463

Basel to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.8 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Cognacq Jay via Strasbourg, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cognacq Jay via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 19h 45m.

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