There are 4 ways to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 34m€67–113Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 8m€31–58Drive 298.2 km
- Drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochellecar 298.2 km
3h 53m€48–68Bus
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
8h 45m€37–66
L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Diou Indre and arriving at La Rochelle via Issoudun Place De La Gare, Chateauroux Gare Routiere and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vierzon Ville and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between L'Île de Ré and La Rochelle is 377 km. The road distance is 298.2 km.
The best way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle, including transfers.
L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chateauroux Gare Routiere station.
L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vierzon Ville station.
The best way to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between L'Île de Ré, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Diou Indre to La Rochelle Ville via Vierzon Ville, Vierzon Ville, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diou Indre to La Rochelle via Issoudun Place De La Gare, Chateauroux Gare Routiere, Poitiers Gare Routiere, and Poitiers in around 8h 45m.
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 Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers Gare Routiere station.
L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle.
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