The distance between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence 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-dʼOlonne → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.
Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 55m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 945km (587 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 10h 55m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | €59($59) | 6 times a week | 928km (577 miles) |
Drive | 7h 60m | €150($150) | on demand | 824km (512 miles) |
Air Cairo
The following major airports near Les Sables-dʼOlonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.