The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to La Rochelle and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Bordeaux. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4hrs | €48($48) | 4 times a day | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €60($60) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.