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

The distance between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 773km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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-dʼOlonneGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €495($500)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance824km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 13h 10m. 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 €180 ($180).

The distance between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 773km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €495 ($500).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Grenoble to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€180($180)
every 4 hours773km (481 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 25m
€210($210)
every 4 hours963km (599 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane5h 35m
€205($205)
5 times a day895km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 5m
€495($500)
once a week1,046km (650 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu11hrs
€130($130)
5 times a week849km (527 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€56($56)
6 times a week930km (578 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€150($150)
on demand824km (512 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