The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Roche Sur Yon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train + 3 similar | 4h 50m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €280($280) | every 3 hours | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 30m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,309km (814 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | €205($205) | twice a week | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | €83($83) | 4 times a day | 516km (321 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | €43($43) | 6 times a week | 522km (324 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €95($95) | on demand | 538km (334 miles) |
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The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.