What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 19h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €140 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Zurich - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Sablanceaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Île de Ré is 994 km. The road distance is 887.1 km.

How do I travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €250 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré bus from?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré train from?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 17h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €290 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré train arrive?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré is 887 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré.

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Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 43m
€124–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
19h 52m
€101–180
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 53m
€254–494
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 50m
€108–196
Drive 887.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Flottecar 887.1 km
10h 41m
€154–222
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 37m
€121–313
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ZRH - LRH
5h 10m
€149–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N99 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 21m
€212–347

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 993.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Sablanceaux via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Sablanceaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 17h 50m.

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