There are 4 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 13m€73–122Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Challans345.6 km
4h 22m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
6h 17m€35–55Drive 345.8 km
- Drive from Caen to Challanscar 345.8 km
3h 38m€66–95
Caen to Challans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 38m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 13m.
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 13m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 13m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 17m.
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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 6h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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 38m to drive from Caen to Challans.
Book your Caen to Challans train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1855+ hotels available in Challans.
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.