By car
The Île de Ré is joined to the mainland by a 3 km long toll-bridge that puts the closest town, La Rochelle, within easy reach. The bridge is free for buses, pedestrians and cyclists.

By train
LA ROCHELLE TRAIN STATION
Regular daily train services operate from Nantes, Bordeaux and Paris-Montparnasse (TGV Atlantique). The direct link between Paris and La Rochelle takes 2 hours and 26 minutes.

By bus
Two bus services link La Rochelle to the Île de Ré:
Kéolis - Les Mouettes, line 3. This bus goes from the train station to the Île de Ré. It stops at all the villages on the island (depending on the time).
Le Ré Express. During the summer, this bus's schedule corresponds to the arrival time of certain trains, including those from Paris. It stops on request and is therefore a quicker, more direct option.

By taxi
Numerous taxis are available to come and collect you from the train station or airport.
A detailed list is available by calling +33 5 46 09 00 55.

By boat
Inter-Îles shuttle boats available, leaving from La Tranche sur Mer (45 minutes duration) and La Rochelle (1 hour duration).