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The closest airport, a few kilometres from the bridge, with flights to Lyon, Marseille, Geneva, Porto, Marrakech, the UK and Ireland, many of them seasonal.
Official websitelarochelle.aeroport.fr→Western France’s major airport, with many more French and European routes; allow about two hours’ drive to the island.
Terminus of TGV trains from Paris-Montparnasse, about 2 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services, and departure point of bus 150 to the island.
The two airlines operate most direct flights to La Rochelle, notably from Lyon, Marseille, Geneva, London, Bristol, Manchester and Dublin.
Daily TGV trains link Paris-Montparnasse with La Rochelle, which also has rail connections to Nantes and Bordeaux.
Official websitesncf-connect.com→Passenger shuttle from April to September between La Rochelle’s Old Port and Saint-Martin, in about an hour, with bikes on booking.
Official websiteinter-iles.com→The eco-toll is only paid on the way in: for a car, roughly €4, €8 or €16 depending on the season; free on foot and by bike.
This regional line serves all ten villages year-round from La Rochelle, with lines 151 and 152 added in summer; about €2.50 per journey.
In July and August hotels, campsites and e-bikes go fast: book several months ahead and check timetables and fares before you travel.