What is the cheapest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between L'Île de Ré and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Inters. D918/D2 and arriving at La Rochelle via Issoudun Place De La Gare, Gare Routière and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

The distance between L'Île de Ré and La Rochelle is 377 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.

How do I travel from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €150.

How long does it take to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus from?

L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare Routière station.

Train or bus from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus arrive?

L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Pôle multimodal station.

Can I drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2473+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, 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 Vierzon to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 28m
€44–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
2. Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
8h 47m
€22–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 42m
€44–67
Drive 297.8 km
1. Drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochellecar 297.8 km
3h 51m
€46–66

L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle by bus and train

18Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 376.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between L'Île de Ré, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Inters. D918/D2 to La Rochelle Ville via Gare SNCF, Vierzon, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inters. D918/D2 to La Rochelle via Issoudun Place De La Gare, Chateauroux Gare Routiere, Gare Routière, and Poitiers in around 8h 47m.

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