How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Les Baux-de-ProvenceLes 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 Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Drive

Drive to Les Baux-de-Provence.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence. 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 Avignon Tgv. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Les Baux-de-Provence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv then take the bus to Les Baux Baux-de-Provenc. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Les Baux-de-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Les Baux-de-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a day819km (509 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€275($275)
twice daily964km (599 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 35m
€295($295)
5 times a day1,138km (707 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 55m
€160($160)
twice daily947km (588 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€170($170)
5 times a day920km (572 miles)
Train
7hrs
€265($265)
twice daily1,180km (734 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand901km (560 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Les Baux-de-Provence

The following major airports near Les Baux-de-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence