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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Île de Ré is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Île de Ré is to fly and train which takes 8h 19m and costs €100 - €260.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Sablanceaux via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Madrid to Île de Ré?

The distance between Madrid and Île de Ré is 935 km. The road distance is 886.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Île de Ré without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Madrid to Île de Ré, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Madrid to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Madrid to Île de Ré is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Madrid to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Madrid to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Île de Ré is 886 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Madrid to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 3165+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Madrid to Île de Ré - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Île de Ré by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madrid to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
13h 8m
€83–134
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 43m
€75–143
Drive 886.2 km
1. Drive from Madrid to La Flottecar 886.2 km
8h 36m
€141–203
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MAD - LRH
8h 28m
€94–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
13h 35m
€108–168
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 38m
€91–262
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAD - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 19m
€101–257

Madrid to Île de Ré by bus

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Distance: 934.6 km
Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Île de Ré, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to La Rochelle twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice daily.

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