How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre 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 Le HavreLes 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance457km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you drive to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Havre

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
€220($220)
every 3 hours752km (467 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 35m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,321km (821 miles)
Train
6hrs
€120($120)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 60m
€37($37)
6 times a week497km (309 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€82($82)
on demand457km (284 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre