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.
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-dʼOlonne → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to La Roche Sur Yon.
Take the bus to La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €48($48) | 4 times a day | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | €28($28) | 6 times a week | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €60($60) | on demand | 332km (207 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.