How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Les Sables-dʼOlonneAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance956km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 15h 10m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 59km (36 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 956km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 10m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
€125($125)
5 times a day824km (512 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 10m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,042km (647 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€165($165)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 5m
€150($150)
5 times a day1,100km (683 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€67($67)
6 times a week1,102km (685 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand956km (594 miles)

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Airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne

The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne