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.
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-dʼOlonne → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brest (BES) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
Take the bus to Nantes - Airport and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €285($285) | every 3 hours | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | €68($68) | once daily | 466km (290 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €72($72) | on demand | 401km (249 miles) |
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.