There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Challans by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
14h 5m€182–387Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GOA - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
9h 5m€72–223Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Challansbus L12
21h 10m€113–182Drive 1,088.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Challanscar 1,088.7 km
12h 13m€172–249Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 27m€107–283Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
23h 15m€121–226Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 46m€81–238Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
9h 47m€109–305Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PSA - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 5m€78–304
Genoa to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Challans is to fly and train which costs €70 - €230 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Challans is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €75 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Challans. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Gare de Challans via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Challans. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Challans via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Genoa and Challans is 1330 km. The road distance is 1088.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Challans without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €180 - €390.
It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Genoa to Challans, including transfers.
Genoa to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Challans train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Challans is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Challans via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nantes in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Gare de Challans via Bordeaux, Nantes, and Gare routière in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–90
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Genoa to Challans train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Challans is 1089 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Genoa to Challans.
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