There are 5 ways to get from Normandy to Île de Ré by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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 Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 12m€81–139Drive 417.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Normandy to La Flottecar 417.3 km
5h 12m€65–94Train
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 34m€115–209Train, fly
- Take the train from Morlaix to Bresttrain
- Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BES - LRH
21h 14m€174–658Bus
- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 2m€66–104
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €95.
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 2m.
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 7h 34m.
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 12m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Morlaix station.
The best way to get from Normandy to Île de Ré is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 9h 2m.
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 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Normandy to Sablanceaux via Morlaix, Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, and Gare routière in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–600
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–750
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Jersey, London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–800
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Morlaix to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Morlaix to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
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 TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normandy to Île de Ré is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Normandy to Île de Ré.
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