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

The distance between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orleans 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-dʼOlonneOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Le Cardo and Gare Sud. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Union Ivkoni and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Orleans to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€63($63)
4 times a day421km (262 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€205($205)
every 3 hours648km (403 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€37($37)
6 times a week473km (294 miles)
Bus and Train
6hrs
€39($39)
6 times a week446km (277 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand372km (231 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