There are 6 ways to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus E500
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 55m€21–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus E500
- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochellebus N723
4h 17m€10–16Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 44m€40–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Challans to La Rochelle-LRH119 km
1h 41mDrive 119 km
- Drive from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)car 119 km
1h 41m€19–27Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 10m€22–37
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to bus which costs €9 - €16 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Aéroport via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Challans and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 151 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH), including transfers.
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
You can take a train from Challans to Laleu Les Douanes via Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Aéroport via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin in around 4h 10m.
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 La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- 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 La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Challans to La Rochelle-LRH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
There are 449+ hotels available in La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Challans and La Rochelle Airport (LRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















