The average train between Lyon and Challans takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Challans. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Challans at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Challans station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Challans station.
Book your Lyon to Challans train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Challans is 530.8 km. The road distance is 862 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Challans via Nantes in around 6h 15m.