There are 4 ways to get from Challans to La Rochelle by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-SncfVxp
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelle591A / ...
2h 49mDrive 117 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to La Rochelle117 km
1h 40m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-SncfVxp
- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to La RochelleN723
3h 16mTrain
- Take the train from Challans to NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
3h 38m€24–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at La Rochelle via La Roche sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Challans and La Rochelle is 143 km. The road distance is 117 km.
The best way to get from Challans to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Challans to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Challans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to La Rochelle 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 Rochelle is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Gare SNCF to La Rochelle via La Roche sur Yon in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 38m.
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 La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- 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 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 Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.
Challans to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to La Rochelle is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Challans to La Rochelle.
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