Whether you are arriving from France or abroad, getting to Île de Ré is easy and there are many options to choose from, depending on your travel preferences.
Once you arrive on the island, drop off your luggage at the Élégance Suites Hôtel**** in Bois-Plage-en-Ré and explore the island at your leisure.
La Rochelle train station offers daily connections to Nantes, Bordeaux and Paris-Montparnasse via the TGV Atlantique high-speed train.
Once you arrive, you can continue your journey to the island by bus, shuttle, bike or car.
The 150 ‘La Rochelle-Île de Ré’ bus line runs all year round and serves the island's 10 villages.
The journey takes around 30 minutes to Rivedoux-Plage, the first village after the bridge, and up to 2 hours to Les Portes-en-Ré, at the far end of the island.
In summer, you can also take lines 151 and 152, which provide additional service to meet tourist demand.
The Navette RespiRé shuttle connects the Belvédère car park (La Rochelle) to the Sablanceaux car park (Île de Ré) free of charge from 30 March to 13 October.
You can take your bike with you in a specially equipped vehicle, ideal for getting your holiday off to a smooth start!
Access to Île de Ré is free for pedestrians and cyclists. Please note: the right-hand lane at the toll booth is reserved for bikes, while the left-hand lane is for pedestrians.
The island is also connected to major cycle routes:
The ports of Ars-en-Ré, La Flotte, Rivedoux-Plage and Saint-Martin-de-Ré have visitor moorings. Contact the harbour master's office before your arrival.
Each crossing of the bridge is subject to an eco-tax, the amount of which varies according to the season and the size of the vehicle.
Tip: if you plan to make several crossings, opt for a multi-crossing card to reduce the cost.
La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport serves many national and international destinations, making it easy to reach the island from all over Europe.
Once you arrive, relax and unwind in one of the 8 spacious suites at the Élégance Suite Hotel.
Once you arrive on the island, drop off your luggage at the Élégance Suites Hôtel**** in Bois-Plage-en-Ré and explore the island at your leisure.
By train
La Rochelle train station offers daily connections to Nantes, Bordeaux and Paris-Montparnasse via the TGV Atlantique high-speed train.
Once you arrive, you can continue your journey to the island by bus, shuttle, bike or car.
By bus or coach
The 150 ‘La Rochelle-Île de Ré’ bus line runs all year round and serves the island's 10 villages.
The journey takes around 30 minutes to Rivedoux-Plage, the first village after the bridge, and up to 2 hours to Les Portes-en-Ré, at the far end of the island.
In summer, you can also take lines 151 and 152, which provide additional service to meet tourist demand.
By electric shuttle
The Navette RespiRé shuttle connects the Belvédère car park (La Rochelle) to the Sablanceaux car park (Île de Ré) free of charge from 30 March to 13 October.
You can take your bike with you in a specially equipped vehicle, ideal for getting your holiday off to a smooth start!
On foot or by bike
Access to Île de Ré is free for pedestrians and cyclists. Please note: the right-hand lane at the toll booth is reserved for bikes, while the left-hand lane is for pedestrians.
The island is also connected to major cycle routes:
- La Vélo Francette from Niort (90 km to La Rochelle)
- La Vélodyssée from Roscoff or Hendaye.
By boat
The ports of Ars-en-Ré, La Flotte, Rivedoux-Plage and Saint-Martin-de-Ré have visitor moorings. Contact the harbour master's office before your arrival.
By car or motorhome
Each crossing of the bridge is subject to an eco-tax, the amount of which varies according to the season and the size of the vehicle.
Tip: if you plan to make several crossings, opt for a multi-crossing card to reduce the cost.
By plane
La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport serves many national and international destinations, making it easy to reach the island from all over Europe.
Once you arrive, relax and unwind in one of the 8 spacious suites at the Élégance Suite Hotel.
