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How to get fromCalais to Challansby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Challans by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain train
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    8h 9m
    €143–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus bus
    14h 7m
    €77–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Amiens to Nantesbus bus 712
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    12h 52m
    €86–136

  4. Drive  643.2 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Challanscar car 643.2 km
    6h 16m
    €122–176

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane CDG - NTE
    4. Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain train
    7h 17m
    €168–426

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    8h 9m
    €135–225

Calais to Challans by train, subway, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Challans, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Challans via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Nantes in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Challans via Dunkerque, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 14h 7m.

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