There are 5 ways to get from Orléans to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Orleans to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 31m€72–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Orléans to Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré368.7 km
4h 42m€24Bus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 21m€34–57Drive 366.9 km
- Drive from Orléans to La Flottecar 366.9 km
3h 36m€57–82Bus via Orléans
- Take the bus from Orléans to La Rochellebus 723
7h 6m€34–53
Orléans to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Île de Ré is to rideshare which costs €24 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Orléans to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop and arriving at Sablanceaux via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Orléans to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Orléans and Île de Ré is 373 km. The road distance is 366.9 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Orléans to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Orléans to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop station.
Orléans to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
The best way to get from Orléans to Île de Ré is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Orléans, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Orleans to Sablanceaux via St Pierre Des Corps, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
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 Orleans to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Orléans to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Orléans to Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Orléans to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Orléans to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Île de Ré is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Orléans to Île de Ré.
There are 439+ hotels available in Île de Ré.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orléans and Île de Ré. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.