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How to get fromL'Île de Ré to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 31m
    €87–141

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus bus 433
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 6m
    €42–71

  3. Drive  298.2 km

    1. Drive from L'Île de Ré to La Rochellecar car 298.2 km
    3h 53m
    €48–69

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus bus 723
    8h 56m
    €49–79

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Map of how to get from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between L'Île de Ré, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle Ville via Reuilly, Vierzon Ville, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from L'Île de Ré to La Rochelle via Diou Indre, Issoudun Place De La Gare, Chateauroux Gare Routiere, Poitiers Gare Routiere, and Poitiers in around 8h 56m.

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