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

The distance between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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-dʼOlonneChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €500($505)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 6h 15m.

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 Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 891km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €500 ($505).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Chamonix to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€180($180)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 15m
€125($125)
twice daily884km (549 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train7h 35m
€155($155)
twice daily1,074km (667 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€500($505)
once a week1,074km (667 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€63($63)
6 times a week1,077km (669 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€160($160)
on demand891km (554 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