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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Caenby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain train Ter
    7h 31m
    €93–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 37m
    €31–60

  3. Drive  406.3 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Caencar car 406.3 km
    5h 17m
    €65–94

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    7h 38m
    €69–125

  5. Bus via Rennes

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 45m
    €32–82

Île de Ré to Caen by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Caen via Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle Ville, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Caen - Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 8h 37m.

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