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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper 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 QuimperLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes and then to Quimper Est.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes and Aéroport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF Bus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 20m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Quimper

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€53($53)
4 times a day366km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€38($38)
5 times a week376km (233 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily353km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€61($61)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper