The average train between Rennes and Challans takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 every 4 hours between Rennes and Challans. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Challans at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Challans station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Challans station.
Book your Rennes to Challans train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Challans is 141.6 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 12m.