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 via Tours which costs €60 - €90 and takes 21h 5m.

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 9h 12m and costs €75 - €270.

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 Bern, Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

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 10h 2m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m 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 10h 2m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Basel to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern 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 2522+ 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), bus, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 2m
€152–272
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 5m
€61–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus 122
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
19h 35m
€68–119
Drive 800.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Flottecar 800.2 km
9h 47m
€137–197
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
9h 12m
€78–269
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 3m
€64–234
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 23m
€89–243
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 27m
€98–288
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
12h 15m
€110–312
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 56m
€106–287

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

2Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Île de Ré.

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Distance: 1,105.8 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cognacq Jay via Bern, Bordeaux, and Gare routière in around 19h 35m.

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