There are 4 ways to get from Normandy to Île de Ré by train, bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 59m€81–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 43m€62–91Train
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 22m€121–200Drive 417.3 km
- Drive from Normandy to La Flottecar 417.3 km
5h 11m€66–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Normandy to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at Sablanceaux via Rennes and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Normandy and Île de Ré is 460 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Normandy to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Normandy to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Morlaix station.
Normandy to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Morlaix station.
The best way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Normandy, Bretagne, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a vehicle from Normandy to Sablanceaux via Morlaix, Rennes, Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Normandy to Sablanceaux via Morlaix, Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, and Gare routière in around 9h 43m.
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 Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Normandy to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Normandy to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normandy to Île de Ré is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Normandy to Île de Ré.
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