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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve by car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MegeveLes 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 Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Megève.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance903km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 903km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve is to drive which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve

Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Megeve

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Megeve
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 15m
€145($145)
twice a week897km (557 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7h 30m
€165($165)
twice a week1,087km (675 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€140($140)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€160($160)
on demand903km (561 miles)

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Airports near Megeve

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Megeve
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Megeve
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Megeve