There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Cahors by train (TGV), 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 Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain Ter
7h 21m€77–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillardebus N746
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus N705
9h 12m€40–76Drive 345.4 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Cahorscar 345.4 km
5h 10m€54–78Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus
9h 24m€43–79
Île de Ré to Cahors by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Cahors is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Cahors is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Cahors via La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Cahors. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cahors via Bordeaux St Jean and Montauban Ville Bourbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Cahors is 478 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Cahors without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Île de Ré to Cahors, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Cahors bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Cahors 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 Cahors is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Cahors, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Cahors via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, and Montauban Ville Bourbon in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Cahors via La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 9h 12m.
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 Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Cahors bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Île de Ré to Cahors 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 Cahors is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Île de Ré to Cahors.
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