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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Gare d'Orléans - Quai L, Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Chartres to Île de Ré?

The distance between Chartres and Île de Ré is 449 km. The road distance is 406.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Chartres to Île de Ré, including transfers.

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

Chartres to Île de Ré bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.

Train or bus from Chartres to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Chartres to Île de Ré is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Orléans, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Chartres to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Chartres to Île de Ré bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Île de Ré is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Chartres to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Chartres to Île de Ré - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chartres to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 12m
€77–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans to La Rochellebus 723
10h 20m
€30–48
Bus via Orléans
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 11m
€37–65
Drive 406.1 km
1. Drive from Chartres to La Flottecar 406.1 km
4h 9m
€63–90

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

7Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 448.9 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from Chartres to Cognacq Jay via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, St Pierre Gare, St Pierre Des Corps, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Cognacq Jay via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai L, Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 10h 11m.

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