How to get to Les Sables-d'Olonne from Lille

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Compare train and coach for Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £121.

Distance: 581 km

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£121

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£154

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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12h 35m

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12h 5m

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30m

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6h 56m

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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne

Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne:

A coach is £91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Les Sables-d'Olonne take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Les Sables-d'Olonne including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 1m faster (4h 55m by train vs 6h 56m by car) and roughly £34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£121 vs £154). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne

How to get to Les Sables-d'Olonne from Lille by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Les Sables-d'Olonne by train

The most popular day trips by train from Les Sables-d'Olonne are Nantes and La Roche-sur-Yon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Les Sables-d'Olonne on Omio.

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Day trip from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Nantes by train

Why visit Nantes for the day?

Nantes is known for its maritime history, inventive culture and the striking Machines de l'Île. Historic quarters, green spaces and a relaxed Loire-side setting give the city an easy-going character.

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FAQs: Lille 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 Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Les Sables-d'Olonne including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne:

A coach is £91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Les Sables-d'Olonne take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 35m.

The Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne distance is approximately 581 km.
The average frequency per day from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Les Sables-d'Olonne as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Gare des Sables d'Olonne.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Les Sables-d'Olonne, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Les Sables-d'Olonne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Les Sables-d'Olonne by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Saint-Jean-de-Monts. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Les Sables-d'Olonne and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lille to Les Sables-d'Olonne, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore the main attractions of Les Sables-d'Olonne, enjoy the beaches, visit the bustling marina, and experience the local cuisine.

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