There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonnetrain
3h 49m€87–251Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus
- Take the bus from Rochefort to La Roche sur Yonbus
16h 39m€83–152Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonnetrain Ter
9h 44m€181–390Drive 718.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonnecar 718.8 km
8h 38m€126–181Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Les Sables-d'Olonnebus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h€89–158
Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at La Roche sur Yon via Lyon and Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Les Sables D'olonne via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Geneva and Les Sables-d'Olonne is 719 km. The road distance is 718.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €180 - €390.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne, including transfers.
Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 39m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Les Sables-d'Olonne, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Les Sables D'olonne via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nantes in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Les Sables D'olonne via Lyon, Rochefort, La Roche sur Yon, and La Roche Sur Yon in around 16h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Les Sables-d'Olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rochefort to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne is 719 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Geneva to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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