Getting around Ile de Ré

By bike

The most typical way to get around the island is, of course, by bike: eco-friendly, practical, sporty and often faster than the car on busy days. With 138 km of cycle lanes and a flat surface, the island of Ré stands out as the ideal destination for lovers of cycling and soft mobility.
In every village, you’ll find a wide range of bike rental outlets, including electric-assist bikes.

On foot

In the villages, walking is also a great way to enjoy all the island has to offer, while at the same time getting some exercise, distances remaining reasonable.

By bus

On site, you can take the same buses as those arriving from La Rochelle: the 3 and the 3E.
From Sablanceaux to Les Portes-en-Ré, passing through all the island’s villages and main points of interest, the bus makes it easy to get around and reduces traffic on the roads.
Single ticket: €2.30, return ticket: €4.10.

By electric shuttle

Village shuttles
Find out more about our free electric village shuttles, which enable you to get from one point to another within a village intelligently, ecologically and quickly.

Circular shuttles
The free electric circular shuttle connects Saint-Martin-de-Ré, La Flotte, Sainte-Marie-de-Ré and Le Bois-Plage.
It runs from March 30 to September.

By car, motorcycle or scooter

Although we advise you to favor soft mobility to protect our environment and reduce traffic on the island, you can reach all the villages by car, motorcycle or scooter.