There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
5h 28m€65–145Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 45m€30–60Drive 346.3 km
- Drive from Challans to Caencar 346.3 km
3h 40m€54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Challans to Bouayetrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane NTE - CFR
7h 59m€121–459Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
7h 34m€73–165
Challans to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Caen is to train and bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Caen. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Caen via Nantes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Challans and Caen is 410 km. The road distance is 346.3 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Caen without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 28m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Challans to Caen, including transfers.
Challans to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Caen is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Challans to Caen.
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What companies run services between Challans, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Caen via Nantes and Le Mans in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–460
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–750
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 Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Challans to Bouaye
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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