Train Chartres to Challans from €81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chartres and Challans takes 5h 56m 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.

5h 56m
Duration: 368 km
Distance: €81
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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4h 57m

€61–131

Chartres to Challans train times

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 8:36 PM which arrives into Challans at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:12 PM → 7:12 PM
4h • 2 changes
4:09 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:10 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:08 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 6:21 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:33 PM → 10:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:25 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 10:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:25 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 5:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
4:13 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:08 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:08 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 7:12 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:08 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 7:12 PM
4h • 2 changes
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