There are 6 ways to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain 411C / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 57m€82–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
8h 42m€41–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paris to Nantesbus 1704
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 17m€45–67Drive 434.3 km
- Drive from Gare Montparnasse to Challanscar 434.3 km
4h 14m€70–101Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
5h 15m€127–334Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ORY - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
7h 24m€203–390
Gare Montparnasse to Challans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €80 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Gare Montparnasse to Challans. However, there are services departing from Montparnasse - Alencon and arriving at Challans via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare Montparnasse to Challans. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Gare Montparnasse and Challans is 445 km. The road distance is 434.3 km.
The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans, including transfers.
Gare Montparnasse to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Gare Montparnasse to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.
The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Challans is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Gare Montparnasse, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gare Montparnasse to Challans via Montparnasse - Alencon, Quai de la Gare, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–390
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €200–350
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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Gare Montparnasse to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Gare Montparnasse to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare Montparnasse to Challans is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Gare Montparnasse to Challans.
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