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How to get fromChallans to Angoulêmeby bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Angoulême by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus bus
    2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintestrain train
    3. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    5h 25m
    €47–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comtebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus bus 148
    7h 10m
    €17–33

  3. Drive  231.2 km

    1. Drive from Challans to Angoulêmecar car 231.2 km
    3h 14m
    €37–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    5h 26m
    €75–143

Challans to Angoulême by bus and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Gare Sncf via Pem-Sncf, La Roche Sur Yon, Fontenay Le Comte, Niort, and Gare Routiere Quai 2 in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Angouleme via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 26m.

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