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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes is around 105km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes 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 NantesLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance105km (65 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes is around 105km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 45m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nantes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 105km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€18($18)
every 3 hours112km (70 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€24($24)
5 times a week132km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€19($19)
on demand105km (65 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes