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

The distance between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, 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-dʼOlonneMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,160km (721 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice, Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,160km (721 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Menton to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€160($160)
every 3 hours945km (587 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6hrs
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,150km (714 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10h 25m
€240($240)
twice daily1,494km (928 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 60m
€245($245)
twice a week1,479km (919 miles)
Train via Cannes15hrs
€550($555)
5 times a week1,282km (797 miles)
Bus
19hrs
€57($57)
twice a week1,220km (758 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€210($210)
on demand1,160km (721 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