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

The distance between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance710km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk 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 €100 ($100) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Dunkirk to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Dunkirk to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€240($240)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 25m
€255($255)
every 4 hours886km (550 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane6h 45m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,101km (684 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€150($150)
twice a week794km (493 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 15m
€100($100)
4 times a week807km (501 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand710km (441 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