The average train between Chartres and Challans takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Challans. 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 5 times a day between Chartres and Challans. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartres is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Challans at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Challans. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Challans station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Chartres to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Challans station.
Book your Chartres to Challans train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chartres and Challans is 308.8 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Challans via Le Mans and Nantes in around 5h 13m.