How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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-dʼOlonneClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Moulins sur Allier and Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€205($205)
every 3 hours860km (534 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€160($160)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins683km (424 miles)
Bus and Train
9hrs
€49($49)
every 20 mins663km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand573km (356 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