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How to get fromNantes to Île-d'Aixby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Nantes to Île-d'Aix by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the ferry from La Rochelle to Île d'Aixferry ferry
    3h 38m
    €42–51

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the ferry from La Rochelle to Île d'Aixferry ferry
    4h 1m
    €60–89

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  • Distance: 158.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Île-d'Aix, France?

There is no direct connection from Nantes to Île-d'Aix. However, you can take the bus to La Rochelle - Bus Station, walk to Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin, take the line 2 bus to Grosse Horloge, walk to La Rochelle, then take the ferry to Île d'Aix. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Île d'Aix via La Rochelle Ville, Gare La Rochelle - De Gaulle, Grosse Horloge, and La Rochelle in around 4h 1m.

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