The average bus between Île de Ré and Saint-Jean-de-Luz takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 7h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Île de Ré and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Île de Ré is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Saint-Jean-de-Luz at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at La Rochelle and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Luz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, there are services departing from Île de Ré station and arriving at Saint-Jean-de-Luz station via Biarritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Biarritz station.
The distance between Île de Ré and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 313.4 km. The road distance is 398 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Biarritz 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.