There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Saint-Malo by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
4h 5m€47–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routièrebus L12
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€26–42Drive 234.2 km
- Drive from Challans to Saint-Malocar 234.2 km
2h 42m€37–53Train, 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 Gare Routière to Eglise Notre-Damebus 507
5h 59m
Challans to Saint-Malo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Saint-Malo is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Gare de Challans and arriving at Saint-Malo via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Saint-Malo. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at St Malo via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Challans and Saint-Malo is 290 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Saint-Malo without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Challans to Saint-Malo, including transfers.
Challans to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare de Challans station.
Challans to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Saint-Malo is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Saint-Malo, France?
You can take a train from Challans to St Malo via Nantes and Rennes in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Saint-Malo via Gare routière and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 45m.
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
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Gare Routière to Eglise Notre-Dame
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Saint-Malo bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Challans to Saint-Malo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Saint-Malo is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Challans to Saint-Malo.
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