There are 4 ways to get from Poitiers to Challans by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 25m€12–62Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 28m€58–108Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Challanscar 207.2 km
2h 1m€34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
5h 37m€13–61
Poitiers to Challans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Challans. However, there are services departing from Gare de Poitiers and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Challans. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Challans via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Poitiers and Challans is 246 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Challans without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €12 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Poitiers to Challans, including transfers.
Poitiers to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare de Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €65 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Challans via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Poitiers to Challans via Gare routière and Nantes in around 5h 37m.
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 Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Poitiers to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Poitiers to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Challans is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Poitiers to Challans.
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