The distance between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 768km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy 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 → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy Tgv and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 768km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Annecy 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 Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 856km (532 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 Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 768km (478 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €120($120) | twice daily | 782km (486 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 5h 40m | €150($150) | twice daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | €170($170) | twice a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | €62($62) | 6 times a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €155($155) | on demand | 856km (532 miles) |
Air Cairo
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.