What is the cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron?

The cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron?

The fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Les Sables-d'Olonne and Île d'Oléron?

No, there is no direct bus from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron via La Roche sur Yon and Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron?

The distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne and Île d'Oléron is 161 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.

How do I travel from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron without a car?

The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron bus from?

Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Les Sables D'olonne station.

Where does the Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron bus arrive?

Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.

Can I drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron?

Yes, the driving distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron.

Where can I stay near Île d'Oléron?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Île d'Oléron.

Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the ferry from La Rochelle to Saint Denis d'oléronferry
4h 45m
€41–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yonbus
2. Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from Rochefort to Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleronbus
5h 59m
€25–40
Drive 162.8 km
1. Drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Saint-Pierre-d'Oléroncar 162.8 km
2h 30m
€26–37

Les Sables-d'Olonne to Île d'Oléron by bus

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5h 59mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Les Sables-d'Olonne, France and Île d'Oléron, France?

You can take a bus from Les Sables D'olonne to Ile D'oleron - Saint-Pierre-D'oleron via La Roche Sur Yon, La Roche sur Yon, and Rochefort in around 5h 59m.

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