How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

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.

7 routes found

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-dʼOlonneSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then La Rochelle and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance538km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train + 3 similar
4h 50m
€205($205)
every 3 hours1,249km (776 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€280($280)
every 3 hours1,256km (780 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
€250($250)
once daily1,309km (814 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
€205($205)
twice a week1,300km (808 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€83($83)
4 times a day516km (321 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€43($43)
6 times a week522km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand538km (334 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