How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeLes 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 Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes, Montpellier then Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes and then to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes, Haluchere-Batignolles., Montpellier, Marseille and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni, Lasta and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 40m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 45m
€335($335)
once daily1,162km (722 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
€290($290)
once daily1,058km (658 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi5h 45m
€235($235)
every 20 mins934km (580 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€385($385)
twice daily1,444km (897 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€175($175)
5 times a week1,287km (800 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€285($285)
twice a week1,382km (858 miles)
Bus and Train16h 20m
€155($155)
4 times a week1,097km (682 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,073km (667 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge