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

The distance between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Les Sables-dʼOlonneBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance332km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to La Roche Sur Yon. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 332km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Bordeaux to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€48($48)
4 times a day296km (184 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€28($28)
6 times a week309km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€60($60)
on demand332km (207 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