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

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,074km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 30m, 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-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus Gare Routière, Montpellier, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 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-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) 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-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,074km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
€180($180)
every 3 hours983km (611 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 20m
€165($165)
4 times a day986km (612 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 25m
€215($215)
every 3 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€215($215)
twice a week1,393km (865 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€70($70)
4 times a week1,266km (787 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€195($195)
on demand1,074km (667 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