The average train between Challans and Lyon takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Challans to Lyon. 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 Challans and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Challans to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Challans station and arriving at Lyon station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Challans to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Challans to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Challans and Lyon is 530.8 km. The road distance is 862 km.
You can take a train from Challans to Lyon Part Dieu via Nantes in around 6h 22m.