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

The distance between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brest 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-dʼOlonneBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes - Airport and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes - Airport and Gare Sud. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Blablabus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) 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 Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

How do I get from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Brest to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
€285($285)
every 3 hours1,022km (635 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€68($68)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€39($39)
5 times a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brest and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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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