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

The distance between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Besançon 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-dʼOlonneBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 6h 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 Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Besançon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€180($180)
every 3 hours982km (610 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane5h 35m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€160($160)
4 times a day912km (567 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane6h 20m
€220($220)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7h 30m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,102km (685 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€200($200)
twice daily878km (545 miles)
Train via Dijon8h 15m
€235($235)
every 20 mins821km (510 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€58($58)
6 times a week907km (564 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€140($140)
on demand774km (481 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