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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort 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 BelfortLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance861km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (415 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 861km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Belfort

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€155($155)
every 3 hours890km (553 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€145($145)
every 3 hours993km (617 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€375($375)
5 times a day1,070km (665 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 35m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€170($170)
twice daily952km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€155($155)
on demand861km (535 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort