There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie by bus, train, 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.
Line 152 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from Sablanceaux to Gare routièrebus 152 / ...
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Avenue de la Libertébus 572
4h 42m€23–42Line 152 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sablanceaux to Gare routièrebus 152 / ...
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yonbus
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Avenue de la Libertébus 572
5h 4m€12–18Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vietrain Ter
5h 31m€44–90Drive 131.6 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Viecar 131.6 km
2h 2m€21–30
Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is to line 152 bus and bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Avenue de la Liberté via La Rochelle and Pem-Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Gilles Croix De Vie via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is 161 km. The road distance is 131.6 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie without a car is to line 152 bus and train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from Sablanceaux station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux-Plage to St Gilles Croix De Vie via Place de Verdun, Gare La Rochelle - De Gaulle, La Rochelle Ville, and Nantes in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Avenue de la Liberté via La Rochelle and Pem-Sncf in around 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Gilles Croix De Vie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Sablanceaux to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from Sablanceaux to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Avenue de la Liberté
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Avenue de la Liberté
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Île de Ré to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.
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