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How to get fromMadrid to Ars-en-Réby bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Ars-en-Ré by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus bus 150 / ...
    14h 8m
    €73–112

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain train
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    14h 40m
    €190–320

  3. Drive  901.9 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Ars-en-Récar car 901.9 km
    8h 50m
    €146–210

  4. 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 plane MAD - LRH
    8h 38m
    €84–304

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to La Rochellebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus bus 150 / ...
    14h 26m
    €100–156

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1721
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus bus 150 / ...
    14h 35m
    €79–116

  7. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, line 151 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAD - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Déviationbus bus
    10h 15m
    €76–282

  8. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 151 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAD - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Déviationbus bus
    10h 47m
    €87–277

Madrid to Ars-en-Ré by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ars-en-Ré, France?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Déviation via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ars-en-Ré via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and La Rochelle Ville in around 14h 40m.

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