There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h€138–277Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 776 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus 724
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
13h 30m€59–110Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Challansbus L12
10h 55m€63–118Drive 622.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Challanscar 622.8 km
7h 24m€97–140Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
5h€67–217Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain
7h 4m€183–460
Lyon to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gare de Challans via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
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.
The distance between Lyon and Challans is 863 km. The road distance is 622.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Challans without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €130 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Lyon to Challans, including transfers.
Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Challans is to train which takes 6h and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 10h 55m.
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 Gare de Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare routière in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–480
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–550
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Challans is 623 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Lyon to Challans.
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