There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus Do02
11h 21m€44–79Bus, train 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 train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Arayatrain Re
- Take the bus from Albeiz / Albéniz to Ordoñana / Erdoñanabus
11h 35m€43–82Train
- 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
11h 39m€103–174Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Biaritzcar 515.9 km
5h 12m€83–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Arayatrain Re
- Take the bus from Durruma / San Román de San Millán to Ordoñana / Erdoñanabus
11h 51m€45–80
Île de Ré to Biaritz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to bus and train via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.
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, Donostia / San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
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 11h 39m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Biaritz is 564 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Île de Ré to Biaritz, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 bus which takes 11h 21m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Biaritz, Spain?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Ordoñana / Erdoñana via La Rochelle, Donostia / San Sebastián, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, 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 11h 39m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Biaritz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia 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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