There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Challans by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 K39
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 38m€68–157Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Challans345.7 km
4h 22m€21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h 21m€38–60Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
6h 30m€30–47Drive 345.8 km
- Drive from Caen to Challanscar 345.8 km
3h 37m€54–78
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 to Challans. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Gare SNCF via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
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 38m.
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 38m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Caen to Challans, including transfers.
Caen to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Challans is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
- 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
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
- €18–35
- 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
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- 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 FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Caen to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), 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.
Book your Caen to Challans train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2388+ 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.