There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alavatrain Re
10h 52m€113–174Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
11h 2m€41–83Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Biaritzcar 515.9 km
5h 12m€97–140Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1158
11h 43m€49–77
Île de Ré to Biaritz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Ordoñana / Erdoñana via La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Donostia / San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Biaritz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine and arriving at Salvatierra De Alava via La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Biaritz is 569 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Île de Ré to Biaritz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Biaritz, Spain?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Biaritz via Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle Ville, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Salvatierra De Alava in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Donostia / San Sebastián, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 11h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pasajes to Salvatierra De Alava
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Île de Ré to Biaritz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Biaritz is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Île de Ré to Biaritz.
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