How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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-dʼOlonneBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
€135($135)
4 times a day803km (499 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 55m
€125($125)
once daily1,031km (641 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€78($78)
twice daily495km (307 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€42($42)
6 times a week515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€70($70)
on demand388km (241 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