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

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.

7 routes found

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-dʼOlonneMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance808km (502 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Montpellier to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 3 hours722km (449 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
once daily974km (605 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€150($150)
every 3 hours835km (519 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€200($200)
3 times a week1,221km (759 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 10m
€615($620)
once daily1,259km (782 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€56($56)
6 times a week945km (587 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand808km (502 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