How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Les Sables-dʼOlonneVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then take the train to Nantes and then to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,072km (666 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 935km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs Draguignan, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085, Grenoble - Gare Routière, Nantes Haluchère and La Roche sur Yon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 1,072km (666 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€290($290)
twice daily1,071km (665 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
€225($225)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€385($385)
twice daily1,442km (896 miles)
Bus
18h 25m
€245($245)
6 times a week1,212km (753 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€285($285)
twice a week1,341km (833 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, train16h 25m
€155($155)
3 times a week1,098km (682 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€190($190)
on demand1,072km (666 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