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

The distance between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 493km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayonne 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-dʼOlonneBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 493km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne 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 5h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Bayonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€280($280)
every 3 hours1,244km (773 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train5h 15m
€210($210)
every 3 hours1,272km (791 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€245($245)
4 times a day1,286km (799 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€78($78)
4 times a day493km (307 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€37($37)
6 times a week499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€95($95)
on demand518km (322 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