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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Belle-Îleby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Belle-Île by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry via Nantes

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    8h 47m
    €67–110

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    8h 54m
    €51–74

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    9h 11m
    €84–148

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Quiberontrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    10h 12m
    €72–124

Île de Ré to Belle-Île by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Belle-Île, Bretagne, France?

There is no direct connection from Île de Ré to Belle-Île. However, you can take the line 151 bus to Gare routière, take the bus to Nantes, walk to Nantes, take the train to Auray, walk to Auray, take the bus to Gare Maritime Port Maria, walk to Quiberon, then take the ferry to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Nantes, Auray, Auray, Gare Maritime Port Maria, and Quiberon in around 9h 11m.

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