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How to get fromGeneva to Île de Réby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Île de Ré by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane GVA - LRH
    2h 23m
    €102–303

  2. Bus via Chambéry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La Rochellebus bus N746
    15h 38m
    €81–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    10h 10m
    €197–384

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 8m
    €82–150

  5. Drive 687.9 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to La Flottecar car 687.9 km
    8h 7m
    €121–174

  6. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    6h 13m
    €86–247

  7. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane GVA - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    5h 44m
    €103–275

  8. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Les Sables D'olonnetrain train Tgv
    4. Drive from Les Sables D'olonne to Île de Récar car
    12h 5m
    €201–417

  9. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    12h 35m
    €162–329

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

easyJet flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Sablanceaux via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 10h 10m.

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