How to travel from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulon 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-dʼOlonneToulon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance1,036km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 8h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, La Rochelle and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,036km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Toulon to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€165($165)
5 times a day893km (555 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 45m
€290($290)
5 times a day1,110km (690 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 50m
€190($190)
every 3 hours1,076km (669 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane6h 45m
€160($160)
every 3 hours966km (601 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€200($200)
twice a week1,300km (808 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€63($63)
6 times a week1,018km (633 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
€185($185)
on demand1,036km (643 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