There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Pau 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 Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
6h 38m€67–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paubus N765
7h 32m€34–57Drive 399.8 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Paucar 399.8 km
3h 58m€62–90Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 56m€37–65
Île de Ré to Pau by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Pau is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Pau is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Pau. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Pau via La Rochelle and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Pau. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Pau via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Pau is 441 km. The road distance is 399.8 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Pau without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Île de Ré to Pau, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Pau 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 Pau is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Pau via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Pau via La Rochelle and Bordeaux in around 7h 32m.
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 Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- 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 Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Île de Ré to Pau 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 Pau is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Île de Ré to Pau.
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