There are 8 ways to get from Challans to Lille by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- 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 Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
5h 25m€119–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
10h 52m€56–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Angers to Lillebus
10h€71–114Drive 651.6 km
- Drive from Challans to Lillecar 651.6 km
6h 20m€104–151Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 42m€147–379Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 18m€121–218Train, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
6h 47m€171–369Train, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 20m€115–329
Challans to Lille by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lille is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Lille is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €140 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Lille. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lille Flandres via Nantes, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Challans and Lille is 676 km. The road distance is 651.6 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 25m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Challans to Lille, including transfers.
Challans to Lille bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 5h 25m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Lille Flandres via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Lille - Europe Train Station via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €190–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €190–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–340
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angers to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to Lille bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lille is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Challans to Lille.
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