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

The distance between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance819km (509 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 4h 5m.

The distance between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 819km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Chambéry to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€195($195)
5 times a day828km (514 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 5m
€120($120)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 25m
€150($150)
twice daily935km (581 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€160($160)
twice a week1,007km (625 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€145($145)
on demand819km (509 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