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.
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-dʼOlonne → Le Havre 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 train to Paris St Lazare and then 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 753km (468 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 25m | €250($250) | 5 times a day | 1,322km (821 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €120($120) | twice daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | €32($32) | 4 times a week | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 50m | €37($37) | once a week | 502km (312 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €83($83) | on demand | 458km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.