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

The distance between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Lucon then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon. 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 Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Arcachon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€59($59)
4 times a day354km (220 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€49($49)
every 20 mins361km (225 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus6hrs
€40($40)
6 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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