There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Cherbourg by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
6h 58m€90–185Drive 365.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to Cherbourgcar 365.9 km
4h 34m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
7h 3mTrain
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 53m€83–170
Challans to Cherbourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Cherbourg is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 34m.
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 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 6h 58m.
The distance between Challans and Cherbourg is 541 km. The road distance is 365.9 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Cherbourg without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 6h 58m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Challans to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Challans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans 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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What companies run services between Challans, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 6h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
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