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

The distance between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Rennes to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€41($41)
every 3 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€41($41)
5 times a week237km (147 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 55m
€29($29)
every 4 hours223km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand215km (134 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