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

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.

7 routes found

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-dʼOlonneAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy Tgv and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance856km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Annecy to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
€170($170)
every 3 hours768km (478 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€120($120)
twice daily782km (486 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 40m
€150($150)
twice daily972km (604 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
7h 20m
€190($190)
twice a week1,073km (667 miles)
Train7h 50m
€170($170)
twice a week1,060km (659 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€62($62)
6 times a week964km (599 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€155($155)
on demand856km (532 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