How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 929km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, 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-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 929km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (476 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€155($155)
every 3 hours929km (578 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 40m
€190($190)
every 3 hours1,134km (705 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
€76($76)
6 times a week1,177km (732 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€200($200)
on demand1,122km (697 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