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

The distance between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 799km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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-dʼOlonneArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Lucon then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance882km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 799km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse, Montpellier, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 882km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Arles to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day799km (497 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
5 times a day914km (568 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€165($165)
twice daily913km (567 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€190($190)
twice a week1,178km (732 miles)
Train via Nimes8h 10m
€575($575)
once daily1,250km (777 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€63($63)
6 times a week1,035km (643 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 45m
€72($72)
3 times a week875km (544 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€160($160)
on demand882km (548 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