There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routierebus Autocar
5h 13m€19–44Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h 18m€46–90Drive 146.5 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Saint-Jean-de-Montscar 146.5 km
2h 12m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare Routièrebus 572
5h 22m€24–44Train, bus via Nantes
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routierebus Autocar
5h 39m€37–82
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via La Rochelle and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Saint-Jean-de-Monts is 233 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €19 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts 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-Jean-de-Monts is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Saint-Jean-de-Monts, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via La Rochelle and Nantes in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux-Plage to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere via Place de Verdun, Gare La Rochelle - De Gaulle, La Rochelle Ville, Nantes, Challans, and Challans in around 6h 18m.
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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Nantes to St Jean De Monts Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts 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-Jean-de-Monts is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Île de Ré to Saint-Jean-de-Monts.
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