How to travel from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre 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-dʼOlonneLe Havre 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.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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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.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre 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 5h 45m.

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 Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Le Havre to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
€220($220)
every 3 hours753km (468 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 25m
€250($250)
5 times a day1,322km (821 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€120($120)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€32($32)
4 times a week491km (305 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 50m
€37($37)
once a week502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€83($83)
on demand458km (285 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