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

The distance between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 936km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,101km (684 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 936km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (475 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 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 Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,101km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Cannes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€150($150)
every 3 hours936km (582 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 30m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,141km (709 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€170($170)
4 times a day1,018km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
€235($235)
twice a week1,424km (885 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu13h 45m
€540($545)
5 times a week1,227km (763 miles)
Bus
17h 20m
€55($55)
twice a week1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€200($200)
on demand1,101km (684 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