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

The distance between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Train via Poitiers

Take the train to Poitiers then La Rochelle Ville and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers then Bressuire - Gare SNCF and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville and Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poitiers, Bressuire - Gare SNCF and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF Bus and Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 run regular bus services between Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Vierzon Ville then Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Limoges to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Poitiers + 1 similar
5h 30m
€65($65)
4 times a day384km (239 miles)
Train6h 10m
€95($95)
every 20 mins616km (383 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€49($49)
twice a week351km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€53($53)
on demand295km (183 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