There are 6 ways to get from Challans to Barcelona by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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, fly
best- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NTE - BCN
5h 34m€43–193Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 19m€221–453Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Barcelonabus
14h 45m€124–225Drive 849.7 km
- Drive from Challans to Barcelonacar 849.7 km
9h 24m€139–200Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes to Barcelonabus FlixBus 1621 / ...
15h€86–135Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
15h 42m€72–128
Challans to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Barcelona is to train and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Barcelona via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Nantes, Le Mans and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Challans and Barcelona is 794 km. The road distance is 849.7 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs €220 - €460.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Challans to Barcelona, including transfers.
Challans to Barcelona bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Barcelona is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Challans to Barcelona-Sants via Nantes, Le Mans, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Barcelona via Nantes in around 15h.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to Barcelona bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Barcelona is 850 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Challans to Barcelona.
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