There are 4 ways to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 25m€89–140Bus, line 152 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus 152 / ...
5h 35m€20–34Train, bus, line 152 bus
- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus 152 / ...
5h 28m€36–60Drive 263.5 km
- Drive from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Récar 263.5 km
3h 4m€42–61
Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to bus and line 152 bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Vannes and Saint-Martin-de-Ré is 339 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré, including transfers.
Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Cognacq Jay via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 5h 35m.
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 Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Vannes to Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
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