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.
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-dʼOlonne → Carcassonne 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 Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 679km (422 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 45m | €160($160) | twice daily | 875km (543 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 5h 45m | €200($200) | every 3 hours | 920km (571 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 643km (399 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | €51($51) | 6 times a week | 784km (487 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 661km (411 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
Air Corsica
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.