There are 4 ways to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré by bus, train (TGV), 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 Bayonne to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
5h 28m€35–60Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 26m€34–60Train
- Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 1m€66–133Drive 388.1 km
- Drive from Bayonne to La Flottecar 388.1 km
3h 44m€60–87
Bayonne to Île de Ré by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bayonne to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at Sablanceaux via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bayonne to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Bayonne and Île de Ré is 379 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Bayonne to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Bayonne to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bayonne station.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Île de Ré is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Bayonne, France and Île de Ré, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bayonne to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bayonne to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Bayonne to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bayonne to Île de Ré is 388 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Bayonne to Île de Ré.
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