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How to get fromSaintes to Île de Réby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train, line 151 bus

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    1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Sablanceauxbus bus 151 / ...
    2h 18m
    €18–25

  2. Bus, line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Sablanceauxbus bus 151 / ...
    3h 25m
    €20–26

  3. Drive  92.4 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to La Flottecar car 92.4 km
    1h 4m
    €18–25

Saintes to Île de Ré by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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.Porte Dauphine and Esplanade des Parcs in around 3h 25m.

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