How to travel from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

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.

7 routes found

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-dʼOlonneAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nimes, plane

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.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Le Mans and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance897km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Alès to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
€155($155)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€140($140)
every 3 hours822km (511 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 50m
€165($165)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,220km (758 miles)
Train via Nimes8h 10m
€575($575)
once daily1,258km (781 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
€72($72)
6 times a week1,048km (651 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€160($160)
on demand897km (557 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