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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne is around 493km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne 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 BayonneLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne is around 493km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon and La Rochelle. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bayonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,244km (773 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€78($78)
4 times a day493km (307 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€37($37)
5 times a week497km (309 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€95($95)
on demand517km (321 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne