There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Cholet by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Challans to NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to CholetTer
2h 45m€22–42Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Cholet84 km
1h 32m€5–7Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF12
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville07
2h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-SncfVxp
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierre510
3h 36mDrive 84.4 km
- Drive from Challans to Cholet84.4 km
1h 20m€14–19
Challans to Cholet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Cholet is to rideshare which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Cholet is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Cholet via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Challans and Cholet is 125 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Cholet without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Challans to Cholet, including transfers.
Challans to Cholet bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Cholet is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Cholet, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Cholet via Nantes in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville via Nantes Gare SNCF in around 2h 54m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- 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 Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Challans to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Cholet bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Cholet is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Challans to Cholet.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Challans and Cholet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






