There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Saint-Nazaire by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to St Nazairetrain Ter
1h 45m€20–41Drive 69.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to Saint-Nazairecar 69.2 km
1h 10m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazairebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 55m€16–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challans to Saint-Nazairetaxi 69.2 km
1h 10m€130–170
Challans to Saint-Nazaire by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Saint-Nazaire via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at St Nazaire via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Challans and Saint-Nazaire is 124 km. The road distance is 69.2 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Saint-Nazaire without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Challans to Saint-Nazaire, including transfers.
Challans to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Saint-Nazaire, France?
You can take a train from Challans to St Nazaire via Nantes in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Saint-Nazaire via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 2h 55m.
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 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 St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Nantes to St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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 Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- €130–170
Javaloyes André
- Phone
- +33 2 51 49 19 40
TAXI'YO
- Phone
- +33 6 31 27 22 34
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Saint-Nazaire is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Challans to Saint-Nazaire.
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