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

The distance between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 920km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Lucon then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,129km (701 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 920km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Châtelet les Halles and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,129km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Nice to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€150($150)
every 3 hours920km (571 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 20m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,124km (699 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
€240($240)
twice a week1,470km (914 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 25m
€240($240)
twice a week1,455km (904 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€76($76)
6 times a week1,168km (725 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 5m
€66($66)
twice a week1,161km (722 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€205($205)
on demand1,129km (701 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