There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Quimper by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
6h 54m€58–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 43m€32–56Drive 377.4 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Quimpercar 377.4 km
4h 18m€71–103Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
7h 9m€77–137
Île de Ré to Quimper by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Quimper is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Quimper is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Quimper. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Quimper is 409 km. The road distance is 377.4 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Quimper without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 54m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Île de Ré to Quimper, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Quimper 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 Quimper is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Quimper - Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Quimper via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Nantes in around 7h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Île de Ré to Quimper bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Île de Ré to Quimper 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 Quimper is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Île de Ré to Quimper.
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