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

The distance between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Calais 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-dʼOlonneCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Train via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance670km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 670km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Calais to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
€205($205)
4 times a week754km (468 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 35m
€240($240)
4 times a week806km (501 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar
6h 10m
€155($155)
twice a week830km (516 miles)
Train6h 45m
€130($130)
twice a week796km (495 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 30m
€73($73)
4 times a week817km (508 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand670km (416 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