There are 4 ways to get from Carnac to Île de Ré by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 27m€39–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h 6m€24–38Train
- Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
7h 37m€60–103Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Carnac to La Flottecar 291.9 km
3h 21m€47–68
Carnac to Île de Ré by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Carnac to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at Sablanceaux via Auray, Nantes and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnac to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Auray and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Carnac and Île de Ré is 327 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Carnac to Île de Ré without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Carnac to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Carnac to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Auray station.
Carnac to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Auray station.
The best way to get from Carnac to Île de Ré is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Carnac, Bretagne, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a bus from Illertissen to Sablanceaux via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, La Rochelle, and Gare routière in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Sablanceaux via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, and Gare routière in around 8h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Carnac to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Carnac to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Île de Ré is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Carnac to Île de Ré.
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