The distance between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen 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 → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Le Mans and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) 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 Caen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 35m | €85($85) | once daily | 461km (287 miles) |
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €290($290) | every 3 hours | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 764km (475 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €33($33) | 6 times a week | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6hrs | €37($37) | once daily | 407km (253 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €74($74) | on demand | 410km (255 miles) |
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.