The distance between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Les Sables-dʼOlonne → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Nimes then Le Mans and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Nimes, Montpellier then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Le Mans. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Montpellier, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 897km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nimes, plane + 2 similar | 4h 45m | €155($155) | once daily | 955km (593 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 50m | €165($165) | once daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €210($210) | 3 times a week | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Train via Nimes | 8h 10m | €575($575) | once daily | 1,258km (781 miles) |
Bus | 14h 15m | €72($72) | 6 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €160($160) | on demand | 897km (557 miles) |
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The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.