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.
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-dʼOlonne → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | €29($29) | every 3 hours | 175km (109 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 25m | €34($34) | 6 times a week | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €22($22) | on demand | 118km (73 miles) |
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.