How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlLes 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) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 4h 55m.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
€165($165)
every 3 hours983km (611 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€175($175)
5 times a day985km (612 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€175($175)
once daily1,124km (698 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 25m
€200($200)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€230($230)
twice a week1,399km (870 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€195($195)
on demand1,073km (667 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël