There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Challans by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
6h 48m€20–34Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 56m€89–183Drive 364.6 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Challanscar 364.6 km
4h 30m€57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 12m€35–72
Cherbourg to Challans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Challans via Rennes - Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Challans via Caen, Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Challans is 367 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Challans without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cherbourg to Challans, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Challans bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Challans, France?
You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Challans via Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Challans via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 56m.
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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Challans bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Challans is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Cherbourg to Challans.
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