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

The distance between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, 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-dʼOlonneColmar if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance938km (583 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Colmar to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€210($210)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane4h 5m
€135($135)
every 3 hours886km (550 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
twice a week1,007km (626 miles)
Train via Strasbourg6h 45m
€195($195)
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand938km (583 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