How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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-dʼOlonneMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF, Rennes and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 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 Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€55($55)
twice daily352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 40m
€250($250)
twice daily928km (577 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 50m
€55($55)
5 times a week328km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€54($54)
on demand299km (186 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