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

The distance between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 590km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, car, train 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-dʼOlonneVézelay if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to La Roche sur Yon.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance590km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne is around 590km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you drive to Les Sables-d'Olonne. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais, Paris and La Roche sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Les Sables D'olonne. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The distance is around 590km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Les Sables-dʼOlonne

Transport options from Vézelay to Les Sables-dʼOlonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 25m
€220($220)
once a week750km (466 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane7h 35m
€245($245)
once a week858km (533 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 15m
€220($220)
once a week1,008km (626 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€58($58)
6 times a week725km (450 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand590km (366 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