There are 5 ways to get from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon by bus, train (TGV), car, taxi, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-SncfVxp
46 minRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon41.3 km
48 min€3Train
- Take the train from Challans to NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur YonTer / ...
2h 18m€19–34Drive 41.8 km
- Drive from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon41.8 km
29 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon41.8 km
29 min€80–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Pem-Sncf. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at La Roche Sur Yon via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Challans and La Roche-sur-Yon is 41 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.
The best way to get from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs .
The bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncf takes 46 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon is to bus which takes 46 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and La Roche-sur-Yon, France?
Aléop en Vendée operates a bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncf 5 times a day, and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to La Roche Sur Yon via Nantes in around 2h 18m.
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
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
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- Phone
- +33 6 31 27 22 34
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- Phone
- +33 2 51 49 19 40
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.
Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon is 42 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Challans and La Roche-sur-Yon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.