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

The distance between Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonneLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Laval then take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 59km (36 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) 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 Lille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Lille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€230($230)
every 3 hours698km (433 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 55m
€255($255)
every 3 hours806km (501 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
€160($160)
4 times a day1,021km (635 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€140($140)
twice a week728km (452 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 35m
€130($130)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 55m
€64($64)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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Airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne

The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Les Sables-dʼOlonne