The average train between Challans and Poitiers takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Challans to Poitiers. 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 Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Challans to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Challans station and arriving at Poitiers station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Challans to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Challans to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Challans and Poitiers is 172 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Challans to Poitiers via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 14m.