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La Rochelle is in the middle of the Atlantic coast, halfway between Nantes and Bordeaux.
The Ile de Ré has been connected to La Rochelle by a 3 km bridge since 1988.
Rate for one car: (round-trip rates; temporary subscription option)
9 € / low season
16.50 € / peak season
www.viamichelin.fr

CAR RENTAL
Europcar Atlantique suggests a range of long and short term car rentals.
See all the promotions and reserve your car rental online.
www.europcar-atlantique.com

Two Europcar stations are also available on the island at Ars en Ré and La Flotte.

The bridge crossing is 2 € for motorcycles.

Ré Bus Aunis Saintonge
Coach buses are available upon your arrival at La Rochelle station. They can take you directly to the Ile de Ré. Serving all the villages of the island, all throughout the year.
Further information on www.aunis-saintonge.fr and +33 (0)5 46 09 20 15

RTCR (only during the summer)
La Rochelle - Ile de Ré link (Sablanceaux, after the bridge)
Further information on rtcr@wandoo.fr and +33 (0)5 46 34 02 22

We can organise your private transfer from the train station or airport, and for your arrival and/or departure.

The Closest International Airport: 

La Rochelle-Ile de Ré
+33 (0)5 46 42 30 26, www.larochelle.aeroport.fr
Easyjet has opened new service between La Rochelle and Bristol, www.easyjet.com
London, Stansted / Dublin / Brussels – RYANAIR +33 (0) 892 555 666, www.ryanair.com
Southampton - Birmingham
FLYBE: +44 (0) 1392 268 500, www.flybe.com
Lyon (several connections) -AIRLINAIR : +33 (0) 820 820 820, www.airlinair.com

Closest TGV high-speed train stations:

• La Rochelle (Daily links to Nantes)
• Bordeaux
• Paris-Montparnasse (TGV Atlantique - The Paris-La Rochelle journey takes less than 3 hours)

• www.voyages-sncf.com

The bridge crossing is free for cyclists and pedestrians.