There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Challans by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 16m€44–142Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
11h 56m€210–391Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nantesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
14h 42mDrive 847.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Challanscar 847.5 km
9h 13m€132–191Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 35m€81–333Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
15h 11m
Barcelona to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Challans is to fly and train which costs €40 - €150 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Challans is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €40 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Challans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Gare SNCF via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Challans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Challans via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Barcelona and Challans is 795 km. The road distance is 847.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Challans without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs €210 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Barcelona to Challans, including transfers.
Barcelona to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Challans is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Challans via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Nantes in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €170–220
- 1st Class
- €210–270
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Barcelona to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Challans is 847 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Barcelona to Challans.
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