There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Angers by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
4h 15m€47–83Bus via Nantes
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57m€17–31Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Angerscar 200.1 km
2h 21m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Angersbus N723
5h 25m€21–31
Île de Ré to Angers by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Angers is to bus via Nantes which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Angers is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Angers station. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Angers - Bus Station Esplanade via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Angers. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angers St Laud via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Angers is 281 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Angers without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Île de Ré to Angers, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Angers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Île de Ré to Angers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Angers is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Angers, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Angers St Laud via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Nantes in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Île de Ré to Angers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Île de Ré to Angers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Angers is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Île de Ré to Angers.
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