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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiceLes 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,129km (701 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 60m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nice Airport and Aéroport Promenade Nice. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 5m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,129km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nice

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€150($150)
every 3 hours919km (571 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 60m
€235($235)
twice daily1,473km (915 miles)
Train via Nantes10h 20m
€240($240)
twice a week1,462km (909 miles)
Bus
17h 5m
€76($76)
5 times a week1,174km (730 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 15m
€66($66)
twice a week1,158km (720 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€205($205)
on demand1,129km (701 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice