Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 24, while a train costs an average of zł 88.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 88 Average price | zł 24 Average price Cheapest | zł 120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne
Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne:
A bus is zł 64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne costing on average zł 88.
Other travel options to Les Sables-d'Olonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around zł 88 compared to roughly zł 120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 33. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne
How to get from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
897312:05 PM 1h09 Nantes station 1:14 PM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
897312:05 PM 1h09 Nantes station 1:14 PM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
897312:05 PM 1h09 Nantes station 1:14 PM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8588599:08 AM 1h18 Nantes station 10:26 AM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 76 1 One-way 0 transfers
8588755:08 PM 1h19 Nantes station 6:27 PM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 76 1 One-way 0 transfers
8588818:08 PM 1h22 Nantes station 9:30 PM Gare des Sables d'Olonne zł 76 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne
Travel to Les Sables-d'Olonne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne:
A bus is zł 64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne costing on average zł 88.
Other travel options to Les Sables-d'Olonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Les Sables-d'Olonne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Gare des Sables d'Olonne.
- Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Les Sables-d'Olonne, Gare Routière.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Les Sables-d'Olonne by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Travelling from Nantes to Les Sables-d'Olonne: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

