The average train between La Rochelle and Challans takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Challans. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Challans at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

13h 42m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Challans station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
La Rochelle to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Challans station.
Book your La Rochelle to Challans train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Challans is 94.1 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 44m.