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

The distance between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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-dʼOlonneMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Lucon then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance971km (603 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Marseille 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 €59 ($59) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 971km (603 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Marseille to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 45m
€155($155)
5 times a day829km (515 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 5m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,046km (650 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€150($150)
every 3 hours899km (559 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 40m
€200($200)
every 4 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€190($190)
twice a week1,233km (766 miles)
Bus and Train
14hrs
€59($59)
3 times a week956km (594 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€175($175)
on demand971km (603 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