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

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Tours to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€48($48)
every 4 hours307km (191 miles)
Train to La Roche Sur Yon3h 55m
€43($43)
5 times a week255km (159 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€33($33)
6 times a week357km (222 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€47($47)
on demand258km (160 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