There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 St Malo to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 15m€38–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 21m€30–54Train
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
6h 38m€72–140Drive 327.9 km
- Drive from Saint-Malo to La Flottecar 327.9 km
3h 49m€51–74Train, fly
- Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane RNS - LRH
16h 56m€140–632
Saint-Malo to Île de Ré by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Saint-Malo and arriving at Sablanceaux via Rennes and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Île de Ré is 340 km. The road distance is 327.9 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Malo station.
Saint-Malo to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Malo station.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Sablanceaux via Rennes, Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Malo to Sablanceaux via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, and Gare routière in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–2,000
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 St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- 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 St Malo to Pontchaillou
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- 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 Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- 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
Saint-Malo to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Saint-Malo to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Île de Ré is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Saint-Malo to Île de Ré.
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