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

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 2hrs.

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-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€29($29)
every 3 hours175km (109 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 25m
€34($34)
6 times a week193km (120 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€22($22)
on demand118km (73 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