The distance between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Le Cardo and Gare Sud. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Union Ivkoni and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €48($48) | every 4 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Train to La Roche Sur Yon | 3h 55m | €43($43) | 5 times a week | 255km (159 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | €33($33) | 6 times a week | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €47($47) | on demand | 258km (160 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.