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Getting to La Tranche sur Mer

Plan your itinerary with peace of mind and take a look at the different transport options available to get to La Tranche sur Mer.

Coming by public transport: a more sustainable solution

By bus

New: direct line Paris - La Tranche sur Mer with Blablacar Bus

From 26 June to 1 September 2025

Paris > La Tranche sur Mer

Thursday to Monday
8.15am: Paris - Gare routière Bercy-Seine
5.55pm: La Tranche sur Mer - Rond-point de la Mogette

La Tranche sur Mer > Paris

Wednesday to Sunday
21:30: La Tranche sur Mer - Rond-point de la Mogette
06:35 (D+1): Paris - Bercy-Seine bus station

Blablacar Bus information and bookings

Customer service : +33170968640

Train + bus

La Tranche sur Mer does not have a railway station. But by combining train and bus, it is perfectly possible to reach your destination. Depending on your departure town, you can get to the nearest stations:

La Roche sur Yon
Les Sables d'Olonne
Luçon

SNCF information and bookings

After your train journey, all you need to do is find a bus connection. La Tranche sur Mer is served by two bus routes in the Aléop regional transport network:

Route 550 (from Les Sables d'Olonne or Luçon stations)
Route 555 (from La Roche sur Yon station)

Aleop network information

The frequency of the bus service varies according to the time of year. Below are the timetables for the current periods.

Coming by bike

It's possible to cycle to La Tranche sur Mer!

Our destination is on the famous Vélodyssée (cycle route linking Roscoff and Hendaye). Make the most of your trip along the Atlantic coast to take a well-deserved break in La Tranche sur Mer. Don't forget to extend your stay in our beautiful region! There are more than 50 km of cycle paths for you to explore.

Your bike on the train

Want to get as close as possible to La Tranche sur Mer for your cycling holiday? A bicycle loading service is available on some TER Pays de la Loire trains between Nantes and Les Sables d'Olonne. Please note that it is required to reserve a cycle space during the summer period. To find out more

Some TGV and Intercités trains also offer bicycle boarding. You need to add this option when booking your ticket on the SNCF Connect website.

From Les Sables d'Olonne station, all you have to do is take the Vélodyssée to La Tranche sur Mer for 44km of cycling along the coast, through marshes and forest.

The “cycle friendly” label

To organise your cycling holiday, you can get in touch with “Accueil Vélo” accommodation or service providers. The “cycle friendly” label guarantees a high-quality welcome tailored to the needs of cycle tourists. Find out which of them can welcome you for a stopover of one or more nights, or help you out if your bike needs a little medical attention.

Reach the Tourist Office by bicycle from the Vélodyssée / Vendée Vélo cycle route

Shortest route to the Tourist Office via cycle paths (2 km).

Coming by car or motorhome

Via the A87, exit 32 (Paris: 460km; Tours: 260km; Angers: 170km; Nantes: 110km)
Via the A83, exit 7 (Niort: 100km; Poitiers: 170km)
Via the N11, exit La Roche sur Yon (La Rochelle: 62km; Bordeaux: 250km)

Filling up or recharging your car

Super U petrol station (SP95 / SP98 / E85 / Diesel)
Electric car charging points:

Super U car park, Avenue du Général de Gaulle (4 spots)
Aquatic center l'Auniscéane, rue du Perthuis Breton (4 spots)
123 boulevard du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny (4 spots)

Motorhomes

La Tranche sur Mer has an 80-site motorhome park open all year round.

To find out more

Think carpooling!

Reduce your carbon footprint, save money and enjoy a friendly journey by opting for carpooling! For your next vacation, find or suggest a journey to La Tranche sur Mer on a car-sharing platform (Blablacar, Mobicoop, etc.).