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

The distance between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carentan 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-dʼOlonneCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Caen then Le Mans and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Le Mans. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Carentan to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€100($100)
once daily536km (333 miles)
Train via Rennes5h 40m
€81($81)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 35m
€265($265)
every 3 hours1,310km (814 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 15m
€230($230)
every 4 hours838km (521 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane7h 15m
€275($275)
twice daily1,076km (669 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€29($29)
6 times a week394km (245 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€72($72)
on demand399km (248 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