There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Nantes by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
55 min€11–16Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Nantes57.7 km
1h 9m€4Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
56 min€9–20Drive 57.8 km
- Drive from Challans to Nantescar 57.8 km
48 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challans to Nantestaxi 57.8 km
48 min€130–160
Challans to Nantes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Nantes is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Nantes is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Challans and arriving at Nantes. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Challans and arriving at Nantes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Challans and Nantes is 57 km. The road distance is 57.8 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Nantes without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €16.
The bus from Challans to Nantes takes 55 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Challans to Nantes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Nantes is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €20 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Nantes, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Challans to Nantes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 55 min. Aléop Lignes Express régionales also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Challans to Nantes hourly. Tickets cost €9–20 and the journey takes 56 min.
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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Nantes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Nantes is 58 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Challans to Nantes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Challans and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.