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

The distance between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 500km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, 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-dʼOlonneÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance500km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 500km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Caen: Gare Routière, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 500km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Étretat to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6hrs
€225($225)
once daily751km (467 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€35($35)
6 times a week524km (326 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 45m
€39($39)
once a week536km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand500km (310 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