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

The distance between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 104km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by 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-dʼOlonneNantes if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance104km (65 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 104km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 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 Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 45m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 104km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Nantes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€18($18)
every 3 hours112km (70 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€23($23)
6 times a week130km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€19($19)
on demand104km (65 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