There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Biarritz by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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 Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Biarritztrain Ter / ...
6h 47m€69–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 8m€34–64Drive 392.7 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Biarritzcar 392.7 km
3h 55m€61–89Fly
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
5h 28m€144–354
Île de Ré to Biarritz by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Biarritz is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Biarritz is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via La Rochelle and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Biarritz via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Biarritz is 419 km. The road distance is 392.7 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biarritz without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Île de Ré to Biarritz, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Biarritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Biarritz 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 Biarritz is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Biarritz, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Larralde via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, Biarritz, and Gare de Biarritz in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–480
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
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 Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- 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 Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Biarritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Île de Ré to Biarritz 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 Biarritz is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Île de Ré to Biarritz.
There are 3447+ hotels available in Biarritz.