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

The distance between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 807km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Avignon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, 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-dʼOlonneAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 807km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice a week.

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

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 3h 55m.

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 Avignon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Transport options from Avignon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€160($160)
5 times a day883km (549 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€140($140)
5 times a day874km (543 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours807km (502 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 60m
€210($210)
5 times a day1,234km (767 miles)
Train
7hrs
€180($180)
twice a week1,139km (708 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand898km (558 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