What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Challans?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Challans?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Challans?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Challans?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Lyon to Challans?

The distance between Lyon and Challans is 863 km. The road distance is 622.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Challans without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Challans without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Challans?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lyon to Challans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Challans bus from?

Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Challans train from?

Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Challans?

The best way to get from Lyon to Challans is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Lyon to Challans bus arrive?

Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Lyon to Challans train arrive?

Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Challans?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Challans is 623 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Lyon to Challans.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Challans?

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Where can I stay near Challans?

There are 2084+ hotels available in Challans.

Lyon to Challans - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h
€150–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
11h 2m
€58–103
Drive 622.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Challanscar 622.8 km
7h 24m
€100–144
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
4h 59m
€67–235
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 776 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus 724
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
13h 30m
€66–109
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain
7h 5m
€186–463

Lyon to Challans by train

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Distance: 863.2 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Challans, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Challans via Nantes in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 11h 2m.

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