There are 7 ways to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans by train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus E500
2h 16m€9–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans44.7 km
1h 8m€4Train
- Take the train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 7m€29–57Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Garebus 568
2h 22m€6–13Bus via La Roche-sur-Yon
- Take the bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yonbus Autocar / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus E500
2h 36m€11–16Drive 44.8 km
- Drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challanscar 44.8 km
44 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challanstaxi 44.8 km
44 min€85–110
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Gare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne and Challans is 77 km. The road distance is 44.8 km.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 16m and costs €9 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans, including transfers.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare Routière station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Les Sables D'olonne station.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €13 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Les Sables-d'Olonne, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Les Sables D'olonne to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Aléop en Vendée operates a bus from Gare Routière to Gare 4 times a day. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
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 Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- 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 Challans
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Les Sables D'olonne to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Abraham Patrice
- Phone
- +33 2 51 96 97 08
Landrit Remi
- Phone
- +33 2 51 22 25 39
- Website
- taxisablais.com
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More Questions & Answers
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Gare station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans is 45 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Challans.
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