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

The distance between Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayeux 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-dʼOlonneBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Le Mans. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily 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 Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Bayeux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€90($90)
once daily491km (305 miles)
Train via Rennes5h 45m
€76($76)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€300($300)
every 3 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours794km (493 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand438km (272 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