How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon, France
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon 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 Avignon → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Saumur then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €140($140) | twice daily | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 55m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 883km (548 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 15m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 1,236km (768 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 30m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €160($160) | on demand | 899km (559 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Avignon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Avignon
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Avignon
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Avignon
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Avignon