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.
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-dʼOlonne → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
Take the bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 25m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 886km (550 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 6h 45m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Train | 6h 5m | €150($150) | twice a week | 794km (493 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 15m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 807km (501 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €130($130) | on demand | 710km (441 miles) |
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.