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

The distance between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Quimper 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-dʼOlonneQuimper 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 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper 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 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Quimper to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€53($53)
4 times a day366km (227 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€31($31)
6 times a week350km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€60($60)
on demand333km (207 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