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How to get fromChallans to Île d'Yeuby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Challans to Île d'Yeu by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 571 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Place de la Noue to Fromentine Gare Maritimebus bus 571
    2. Take the ferry from Port de Fromentine to Port de Joinvilleferry ferry Yeu
    2h 18m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Challans to St Gilles Croix De Vietrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Île d'Yeuferry ferry
    3h 21m

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  • Distance: 51.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Challans, France and Île d'Yeu, France?

There is no direct connection from Challans to Île d'Yeu. However, you can take the line 571 bus to Fromentine Gare Maritime, walk to Port de Fromentine, then take the ferry to Port de Joinville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Île d'Yeu via St Gilles Croix De Vie, Gare Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Embarcadère, and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in around 3h 21m.

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