The distance between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen 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-dʼOlonne → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).
The distance between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare 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 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 5m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €105($105) | twice daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Train via Mezidon | 5h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €39($39) | 6 times a week | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 50m | €43($43) | once daily | 532km (331 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €83($83) | on demand | 460km (286 miles) |
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The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.