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-Sncfbus E500
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
2h 47m€21–40Drive 117 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to La Rochellecar 117 km
1h 42m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 17m€21–36Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 37m€40–80
Challans to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
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 47m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Challans to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Challans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans 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 17m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Challans to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 3h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes 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 42m to drive from Challans to La Rochelle.
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