There are 4 ways to get from Pau to Île de Ré by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
7h 10m€35–51Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- 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
8h 50m€30–49Train
- Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
7h 29m€73–131Drive 398.7 km
- Drive from Pau to La Flottecar 398.7 km
4h 1m€64–92
Pau to Île de Ré by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Île de Ré is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €95.
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 7h 10m.
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 7h 29m.
The distance between Pau and Île de Ré is 392 km. The road distance is 398.7 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Île de Ré without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 10m 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 bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a bus from Pau to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 2451+ hotels available in Île de Ré.