Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Île de Réby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

Find Transport to Île de Ré

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Île de Ré by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    12h 53m
    €413–641

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane EDI - LRH
    8h 47m
    €104–284

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 9m
    €119–199

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Flottecar car
    18h 33m
    €225–501

  5. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 53m
    €223–411

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus bus 723
    29h 14m
    €225–368

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar car
    15h 13m
    €377–483

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane GLA - LRH
    9h 33m
    €136–294

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane EDI - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    9h 31m
    €105–311

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane EDI - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 44m
    €116–286

  11. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane GLA - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 8m
    €117–351

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

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€413Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Île de Ré.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,562.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sablanceaux via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sablanceaux via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 26h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There