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.
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-dʼOlonne → Étretat if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Take the bus to Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF and then to Nantes Haluchère 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 6hrs | €225($225) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | €35($35) | 6 times a week | 524km (326 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 45m | €39($39) | once a week | 536km (333 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €90($90) | on demand | 500km (310 miles) |
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The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.