There are 7 ways to get from Challans to Geneva by train, plane, train (TGV), 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 to Geneva International Airport
best- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
4h 37mCHF 56–238Train via Paris
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 56mCHF 161–274Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35mCHF 66–109Drive 740.9 km
- Drive from Challans to Genevacar 740.9 km
8h 18mCHF 125–181Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 49mCHF 88–264Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 51mCHF 166–297Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to Thiersbus 724
- Take the bus from Thiers to Annecybus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
16h 55mCHF 80–131
Challans to Geneva by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Geneve via Nantes, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Nation and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Challans and Geneva is 662 km. The road distance is 740.9 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Challans to Geneva, including transfers.
Challans to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 7h 56m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Challans to Geneve via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Nation, Nation, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Geneva - Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–210
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–180
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
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Geneva is 741 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Challans to Geneva.
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