There are 5 ways to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Garebus 568
- Take the train from St Gilles Croix De Vie to Machecoultrain Ter
2h 35m€9–19Train
- Take the train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Machecoultrain Ter
2h 55m€25–51Drive 63.4 km
- Drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoulcar 63.4 km
59 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoultaxi 63.4 km
59 min€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Garebus 568
- Take the bus from St Gilles Croix De Vie to Machecoulbus Autocar
3h 12m€11–17
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul is to bus and train which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Machecoul via St Gilles Croix De Vie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at Machecoul via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne and Machecoul is 72 km. The road distance is 63.4 km.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 35m and costs €8 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul, including transfers.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare Routière station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Les Sables D'olonne station.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Les Sables-d'Olonne, France and Machecoul, France?
You can take a train from Les Sables D'olonne to Machecoul via Nantes in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Machecoul via Gare and St Gilles Croix De Vie in around 3h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gilles Croix De Vie to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from St Gilles Croix De Vie to Machecoul
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Abraham Patrice
- Phone
- +33 2 51 96 97 08
Landrit Remi
- Phone
- +33 2 51 22 25 39
- Website
- taxisablais.com
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More Questions & Answers
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Gare station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul is 63 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Machecoul.
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