There are 4 ways to get from Dax 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 Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 7m€44–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m€27–43Train
- Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
6h 31m€59–106Drive 349.8 km
- Drive from Dax to La Flottecar 349.8 km
3h 31m€57–81
Dax to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dax to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dax to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Sablanceaux via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dax to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Dax and Île de Ré is 342 km. The road distance is 349.8 km.
The best way to get from Dax to Île de Ré without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Dax to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Dax to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dax station.
Dax to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
The best way to get from Dax to Île de Ré is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Dax, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Dax to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 7h 25m.
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 Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Dax to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Dax 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 Dax to Île de Ré is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Dax to Île de Ré.
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