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

The distance between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers 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-dʼOlonnePoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to La Rochelle Ville and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bressuire - Gare SNCF then La Roche Sur Yon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bressuire - Gare SNCF and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to La Rochelle Ville and then to La Roche Sur Yon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Poitiers to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€42($42)
4 times a day247km (153 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps3h 30m
€81($81)
every 4 hours408km (254 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€24($24)
twice a week208km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€37($37)
on demand204km (127 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