There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Challans by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 32m€63–152Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Challans345.7 km
4h 22m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
6h 10m€32–53Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
6h 30m€31–51Drive 345.8 km
- Drive from Caen to Challanscar 345.8 km
3h 37m€53–77
Caen to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Challans is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Challans is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Challans. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Challans via Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Caen and Challans is 410 km. The road distance is 345.8 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Challans without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Caen to Challans, including transfers.
Caen to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Challans is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Challans via Le Mans and Nantes in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Gare SNCF via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare routière in around 6h 10m.
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 Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- 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
- €9–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@normandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Caen to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Challans is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Caen to Challans.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Challans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.