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

The distance between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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-dʼOlonneCarcassonne 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.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne 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 11h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne 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 4h 25m.

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 Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Carcassonne to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€130($130)
every 3 hours679km (422 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily875km (543 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 45m
€200($200)
every 3 hours920km (571 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€100($100)
4 times a day643km (399 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€51($51)
6 times a week784km (487 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€120($120)
on demand661km (411 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