There are 6 ways to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train
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 Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
6h 3m€39–62Train
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 29m€77–152Drive 441.1 km
- Drive from Toulouse to La Flottecar 441.1 km
4h 13m€69–99Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 41m€93–253Bus via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 28m€40–68Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane TLS - LRH
6h 45m€121–391
Toulouse to Île de Ré by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Toulouse and arriving at Sablanceaux via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Toulouse and Île de Ré is 432 km. The road distance is 441.1 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Toulouse to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulouse station.
Toulouse to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Île de Ré is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Île de Ré, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–390
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500–900
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 Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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 Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Toulouse to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Toulouse to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Île de Ré is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Toulouse to Île de Ré.
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