There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Le Mans by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
5h 4m€62–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 24m€29–52Drive 290.4 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Le Manscar 290.4 km
3h 11m€46–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Angersbus N723
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
6h 25m€38–72
Île de Ré to Le Mans by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Le Mans is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Le Mans is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Le Mans station. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Le Mans - Université Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Le Mans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Le Mans is 377 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Île de Ré to Le Mans, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Le Mans 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 Le Mans is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Le Mans, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Le Mans via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Nantes in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 24m.
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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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 Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Le Mans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Île de Ré to Le Mans 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 Le Mans is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Île de Ré to Le Mans.
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