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

The distance between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, taxi, 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-dʼOlonneRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Brive La Gaillarde then Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rocamadour Padirac, Brive La Gaillarde, Bordeaux St Jean and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Rocamadour to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
€135($135)
every 20 mins796km (494 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 10m
€105($105)
twice daily547km (340 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 15m
€73($73)
every 20 mins522km (324 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville8h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins781km (485 miles)
Taxi and Bus
8h 20m
€170($170)
6 times a week557km (346 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€79($79)
on demand437km (271 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