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How to get fromCherbourg to Challansby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Challans by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    6h 31m
    €18–46

  2. Train via Le Mans

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    7h 18m
    €91–162

  3. Drive  364.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Challanscar car 364.6 km
    4h 30m
    €59–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    8h 11m
    €83–150

Cherbourg to Challans by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Challans, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Challans via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 18m.

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