The average train between Calais and Challans takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Challans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Calais and Challans. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Challans at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Challans. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Challans station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Calais to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Challans station.
Book your Calais to Challans train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Challans is 531.9 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Challans via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 7h 11m.