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

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car, ferry 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-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Bus

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

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,074km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 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-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière Toulon, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

ZOU! Var, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then 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 5h 60m.

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-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,074km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 60m
€195($195)
twice daily1,004km (624 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day972km (604 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane7h 30m
€230($230)
twice daily1,209km (751 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€320($320)
twice daily1,444km (897 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€67($67)
6 times a week1,097km (682 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€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