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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayeuxLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans and then to Caen.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayeux. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Bayeux. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€90($90)
once a week491km (305 miles)
Train via Nantes5h 45m
€76($76)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
€260($260)
every 3 hours1,265km (786 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€225($225)
every 3 hours793km (493 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand439km (273 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux