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

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToulonLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance1,036km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon. 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 8h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,036km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Toulon

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
4h 35m
€165($165)
5 times a day892km (554 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 60m
€165($165)
twice daily1,031km (641 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 50m
€180($180)
5 times a day950km (590 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€190($190)
every 3 hours1,076km (668 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€290($290)
5 times a day1,110km (690 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 40m
€200($200)
twice a week1,307km (812 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean11h 10m
€155($155)
4 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€64($64)
5 times a week1,023km (636 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
€185($185)
on demand1,036km (644 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon