The average bus between Rennes and Île de Ré takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rennes to Île de Ré. 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 4 times a day between Rennes and Île de Ré. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Île de Ré at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rennes to Île de Ré? 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 Rennes to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Île de Ré station via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Rennes to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
The distance between Rennes and Île de Ré is 213.5 km. The road distance is 259 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.