The average train between Challans and Calais takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Challans to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Challans and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 9m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Challans to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Calais. However, there are services departing from Challans station and arriving at Calais station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
Challans to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Challans to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Challans and Calais is 531.9 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Challans to Calais Ville via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 43m.