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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    5h 21m
    €70–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 20m
    €30–55

  3. Drive  346.3 km

    1. Drive from Challans to Caencar car 346.3 km
    3h 40m
    €56–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane plane NTE - CFR
    7h 11m
    €109–341

Challans to Caen by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Caen - Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 20m.

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