The average train between Vannes and Challans takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Vannes 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 Vannes and Challans. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vannes is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Challans at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Challans. However, there are services departing from Vannes station and arriving at Challans station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Vannes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Challans station.
Book your Vannes to Challans train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Vannes and Challans is 112.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Vannes to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 8m.