What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs €170 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sablanceaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Île de Ré?

The distance between Basel and Île de Ré is 1099 km. The road distance is 800.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €160 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Basel to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Île de Ré bus from?

Basel to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Île de Ré train from?

Basel to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Basel to Île de Ré is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Basel to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Île de Ré train arrive?

Basel to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Île de Ré is 800 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Basel to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2624+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Basel to Île de Ré - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
11h 16m
€166–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 16m
€89–151
Drive 800.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Flottecar 800.4 km
9h 45m
€141–204
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 47m
€105–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h 21m
€149–339
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 40m
€93–269
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
8h 9m
€178–560
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 59m
€155–398
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 6m
€104–360
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 5m
€191–462
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 49m
€167–542

Basel to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus

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11h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,098.9 km
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Sablanceaux via Strasbourg, Poitiers, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Sablanceaux via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 16h 16m.

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