The distance between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 722km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier 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-dʼOlonne → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Le Mans and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 722km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 808km (502 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 50m | €160($160) | once daily | 974km (605 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 835km (519 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 8h 10m | €615($620) | once daily | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | €56($56) | 6 times a week | 945km (587 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €145($145) | on demand | 808km (502 miles) |
Transavia France
Chalair Aviation
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.