There are 4 ways to get from Quimper 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 Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 43m€56–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
7h 51m€28–48Train
- Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 53m€77–132Drive 378.2 km
- Drive from Quimper to La Flottecar 378.2 km
4h 13m€61–88
Quimper to Île de Ré by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quimper to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Quimper to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Quimper station to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Quimper - Bus Station and arriving at Sablanceaux via Nantes and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Quimper to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Quimper and Île de Ré is 406 km. The road distance is 378.2 km.
The best way to get from Quimper to Île de Ré without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Quimper to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Quimper to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Quimper - Bus Station.
Quimper to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Quimper station.
The best way to get from Quimper to Île de Ré is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Quimper, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Quimper to Sablanceaux via Nantes, La Rochelle, and Gare routière in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Sablanceaux via Nantes and Gare routière in around 7h 51m.
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 Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Quimper to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Quimper to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quimper to Île de Ré is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Quimper to Île de Ré.
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