There are 6 ways to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus E500
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
3h 46m€23–37Drive 119 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)car 119 km
1h 41m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
4h 21m€44–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Challans to La Rochelle (LRH)119 km
1h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
4h 25m€22–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
4h 26m€21–38
Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €28.
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 and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Challans and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 153 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 46m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 21m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
You can take a train from Challans to Olga de Saint-Affrique via Nantes, La Rochelle, Gare La Rochelle - De Gaulle, and Place de Verdun in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Aéroport via Nantes, La Rochelle, and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin in around 4h 25m.
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 La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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 Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Challans to La Rochelle (LRH)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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 2451+ 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.