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How to get fromCaen to Île de Réby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    7h 10m
    €91–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    8h 1m
    €40–86

  3. Drive 409.1 km

    1. Drive from Caen to La Flottecar car 409.1 km
    5h 16m
    €64–92

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane CFR - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    12h
    €206–386

  5. Bus via Nantes Airport (NTE)

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 50m
    €42–74

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

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Sablanceaux via Le Mans, Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Sablanceaux via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, and Gare routière in around 8h 1m.

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