There are 4 ways to get from Pau to Île de Ré by train (TGV), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 11m€73–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 33m€35–57Drive 398.7 km
- Drive from Pau to La Flottecar 398.7 km
4h 1m€62–90Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 27m€38–64
Pau to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Pau and Île de Ré is 442 km. The road distance is 398.7 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Pau to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Pau to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Île de Ré is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Pau to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Pau to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Île de Ré is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Pau to Île de Ré.
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