There are 6 ways to get from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Les Sables D'olonnetrain Ter / ...
1h 46m€10–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne44.6 km
1h 8m€3–6Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonnetrain Ter / ...
2h 47m€28–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to St Gilles Croix De Vietrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to Gare Routièrebus 568
2h 21m€6–12Drive 44.5 km
- Drive from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonnecar 44.5 km
44 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonnetaxi 44.5 km
44 min€85–110
Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to rideshare which costs €3 - €6 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Les Sables D'olonne via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Challans and Les Sables-d'Olonne is 77 km. The road distance is 44.5 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 46m and costs €9 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne, including transfers.
Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne is 44 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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What companies run services between Challans, France and Les Sables-d'Olonne, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Les Sables D'olonne via Nantes in around 2h 47m.
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 Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- 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 Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- 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 St Gilles Croix De Vie
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Les Sables D'olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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 to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Gare to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Challans to Les Sables-d'Olonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Javaloyes André
- Phone
- +33 2 51 49 19 40
TAXI'YO
- Phone
- +33 6 31 27 22 34
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