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

The distance between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 780km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz 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-dʼOlonneMetz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then 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.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance780km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 780km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Le Cardo and Gare Sud. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 780km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Metz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€260($260)
twice daily787km (489 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€205($205)
4 times a day981km (610 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane5h 30m
€185($185)
4 times a day1,096km (681 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 40m
€520($525)
every 3 hours1,182km (735 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€150($150)
twice a week817km (507 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
€54($54)
6 times a week936km (581 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 10m
€60($60)
6 times a week912km (566 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand780km (484 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