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

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There are 3 ways to get from Caen to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, or car

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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 56m
    €95–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    8h 21m
    €38–61

  3. Drive  409.4 km

    1. Drive from Caen to La Flottecar car 409.4 km
    5h 16m
    €78–112

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

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Sablanceaux via Nantes and Gare routière in around 8h 21m.

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