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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Île de Ré is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €80 - €120 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €90 - €320.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bellegarde and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Geneva to Île de Ré?

The distance between Geneva and Île de Ré is 981 km. The road distance is 689.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Île de Ré without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Geneva to Île de Ré, including transfers.

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

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

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

Geneva to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Geneva to Île de Ré is to train via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 14h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Geneva to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Geneva to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Geneva to Île de Ré train arrive?

Geneva to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Île de Ré is 690 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Geneva to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2313+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Geneva to Île de Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 39m
€189–300
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 26m
€77–246
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
14h 4m
€80–117
Drive 689.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to La Flottecar 689.7 km
8h 3m
€145–210
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 55m
€80–236
Train
1. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 24m
€210–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
16h 46m
€86–137
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
2h 45m
€90–317

Geneva to Île de Ré by train, bus, and foot

9Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Sablanceaux via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière in around 14h 4m.

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