The distance between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. 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 Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
Take the bus to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Mans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 260km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | €60($60) | once daily | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €24($24) | 6 times a week | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €47($47) | on demand | 260km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.