There are 5 ways to get from Rennes 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 Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 20m€18–32Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
4h 15m€56–94Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Rennes to Challanscar 163.9 km
1h 57m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
3h 32m€19–31Train via Redon
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
4h 24m€37–63
Rennes to Challans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Challans is to bus and train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Challans is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Rennes and Challans is 168 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Challans without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Rennes to Challans, including transfers.
Rennes to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Challans is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Challans via Nantes in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 3h 32m.
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 Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- 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 Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Challans is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Rennes to Challans.
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