Challans to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Challans and Calais takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. 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.

11h 6m
Duration: 778 km
Distance: €182
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

7h 16m

€137–241

Challans to Calais train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Challans and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:55 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 4 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:55 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 4 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:55 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 4 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:55 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 7:31 AM
Arrives next day
14h 48m • 4 changes
6:25 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
4:43 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
15h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:50 AM → 3:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:24 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 30m • 4 changes
12:56 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
3:56 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
17h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:19 AM → 5:55 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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