There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Cherbourg by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
7h 8m€20–44Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 37m€88–185Drive 365.9 km
- Drive from Challans to Cherbourgcar 365.9 km
4h 34m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
7h 11m€35–72
Challans to Cherbourg by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Challans and Cherbourg is 367 km. The road distance is 365.9 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Cherbourg without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Challans to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Challans to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Cherbourg is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a bus from Challans to Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 37m.
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 Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Cherbourg is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Challans to Cherbourg.
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