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

The distance between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 963km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,114km (692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 963km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes, Marseille St Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer le Cannet, Cannes, Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,114km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Grasse to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€150($150)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 35m
€185($185)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€240($240)
twice a week1,444km (897 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
€55($55)
twice a week1,166km (725 miles)
Bus and Train
18h 45m
€60($60)
once daily1,230km (764 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,114km (692 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