The average train between Challans and Rennes takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Challans to Rennes. 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 every 4 hours between Challans and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Rennes at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Challans to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Challans station and arriving at Rennes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Challans to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Challans to Rennes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Challans and Rennes is 141.6 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Challans to Rennes via Nantes in around 3h 11m.