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.
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-dʼOlonne → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 803km (499 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 55m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €78($78) | twice daily | 495km (307 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €42($42) | 6 times a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €70($70) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Air Corsica
Les lignes régulières en Dordogne
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.