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

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.

6 routes found

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-dʼOlonneValence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance824km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Valence to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€145($145)
every 20 mins755km (469 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 55m
€165($165)
every 20 mins945km (587 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€160($160)
once daily1,058km (658 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu10h 55m
€120($120)
5 times a week824km (512 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€59($59)
6 times a week928km (577 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€150($150)
on demand824km (512 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