What is the cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Sablanceaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

The distance between Dunkirk and Île de Ré is 775 km. The road distance is 739.1 km.

How do I travel from Dunkirk to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Île de Ré bus from?

Dunkirk to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Île de Ré train from?

Dunkirk to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Île de Ré train arrive?

Dunkirk to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Île de Ré is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Dunkirk to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Dunkirk to Île de Ré - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunkirk to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 10m
€145–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 19m
€64–106
Drive 739.1 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to La Flottecar 739.1 km
7h 20m
€118–171
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LIL - LRH
15h 45m
€130–436
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Nantestrain
3. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
11h 32m
€146–255
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 58m
€178–423
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 58m
€87–348

Dunkirk to Île de Ré by train, subway, foot, and bus

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 775.3 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Sablanceaux via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Sablanceaux via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 12h 19m.

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