There are 4 ways to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Vierzon Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 29m€46–73Drive 103 km
cheapest- Drive from Amboise to L'Île de Récar 103 km
1h 41m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Théâtre to Châteaubus C
- Take the train from Chenonceaux to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Vierzon Ville to Diou Indrebus
3h 45m€30–48Bus
- Take the bus from Théâtre to Halte Routièrebus C
- Take the bus from Tours to Vierzon Villebus Autocar
5h 21m€34–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Amboise to L'Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Théâtre and arriving at Diou Indre via Tours and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Amboise to L'Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Amboise and arriving at Reuilly via St Pierre Des Corps and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Amboise and L'Île de Ré is 156 km. The road distance is 103 km.
The best way to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré, including transfers.
Amboise to L'Île de Ré bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Théâtre station.
Amboise to L'Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
The best way to get from Amboise to L'Île de Ré is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Amboise, France and L'Île de Ré, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Vierzon Ville every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Théâtre to L'Île de Ré via Halte Routière, Tours, Vierzon Ville, and Diou Indre in around 5h 21m.
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chenonceaux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Théâtre to Château
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Vierzon Ville to Diou Indre
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Théâtre to Halte Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Amboise to L'Île de Ré bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Halte Routière station.
Amboise to L'Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amboise to L'Île de Ré is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Amboise to L'Île de Ré.
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