There are 3 ways to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alavatrain Re
11h 12m€98–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
11h 57m€49–94Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Biaritzcar 515.9 km
5h 12m€82–118
Île de Ré to Biaritz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Ordoñana / Erdoñana via La Rochelle, Bilbao Intermodal and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine and arriving at Salvatierra De Alava via La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Biaritz is 568 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Biaritz 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 Biaritz is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Biaritz, Spain?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Biaritz via Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Salvatierra De Alava in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via La Rochelle, Bilbao, Bilbao Intermodal, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 11h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Île de Ré to Biaritz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Biaritz is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Île de Ré to Biaritz.
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