There are 5 ways to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
7h 16m€92–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulousebus FlixBus 1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
8h 18m€46–76Drive 531.6 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to La Flottecar 531.6 km
4h 59m€83–119Train, fly
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 7m€108–283Train, bus
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 28m€53–98
Carcassonne to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Sablanceaux via Toulouse and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Île de Ré is 557 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Île de Ré is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Sablanceaux via Toulouse and Gare routière in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500–900
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 Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- 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
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- 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 Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- 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 Carcassonne to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Île de Ré is 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Carcassonne to Île de Ré.
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