How to travel from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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-dʼOlonneSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nantes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily 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 Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€55($55)
every 3 hours342km (212 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€28($28)
6 times a week291km (181 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€52($52)
on demand285km (177 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