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

The distance between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 773km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

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

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Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance856km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 773km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 7hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 856km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Nimes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€145($145)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€130($130)
every 3 hours773km (481 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 15m
€155($155)
once daily924km (574 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 60m
€160($160)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€200($200)
3 times a week1,172km (728 miles)
Train via Nantes7h 35m
€565($570)
once daily1,209km (752 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand856km (532 miles)

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Airlines

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