There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonnetrain Ter / ...
2h 3m€23–46Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne90.2 km
1h 48m€6Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yonbus N723
- Take the bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonnebus Autocar / ...
3h 20m€15–23Drive 89.5 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonnecar 89.5 km
1h 32m€14–20
La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Les Sables D'olonne via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Les Sables D'olonne via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne is 139 km. The road distance is 89.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Les Sables-d'Olonne, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Les Sables D'olonne via La Roche Sur Yon in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Les Sables D'olonne via La Roche sur Yon and La Roche Sur Yon in around 3h 20m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Roche sur Yon station.
La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from La Rochelle to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.