What is the cheapest way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to bus and line 152 bus via Tours which costs €18 - €29 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

The fastest way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €95 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to Saint-Martin-de-Ré. However, there are services departing from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

The distance between Tours and Saint-Martin-de-Ré is 271 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

How do I travel from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €95 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus from?

Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Train or bus from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

The best way to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus arrive?

Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Where can I stay near Saint-Martin-de-Ré?

There are 2678+ hotels available in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 152 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
2h 28m
€96–151
Bus, line 152 bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochellebus 723
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus 152 / ...
6h 14m
€18–29
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus 152 / ...
5h 39m
€27–35
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Récar 255.7 km
2h 34m
€39–57

Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 39mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tours to Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

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Distance: 271.4 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Tours, France and Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Cognacq Jay via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Gare routière in around 5h 39m.

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