What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Île de Ré is to bus and line 151 bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Sablanceaux via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Saintes to Île de Ré?

The distance between Saintes and Île de Ré is 87 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Île de Ré without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs €15 - €28.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Saintes to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Île de Ré bus from?

Saintes to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.

Where does the Saintes to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Saintes to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Île de Ré is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Saintes to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 3188+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Saintes to Île de Ré - 3 ways to travel via train, line 151 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Île de Ré by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Sablanceauxbus 151 / ...
1h 59m
€16–28
Bus, line 151 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Sablanceauxbus 151 / ...
2h 5m
€9–14
Drive 92.4 km
1. Drive from Saintes to La Flottecar 92.4 km
1h 4m
€15–21

Saintes to Île de Ré by train and bus

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1h 59mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.9 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a bus from Saintes to Sablanceaux via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Gare routière in around 2h 5m.

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