There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Limoges by train (TGV), train, 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
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
8h 6m€71–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus Vxp
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Pemubus 15
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus 148
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
10h 20m€23–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 07
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
8h 18m€31–122Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Challans to Limogescar 291.6 km
3h 40m€46–66
Challans to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Terminal Cars via Pem-Sncf, Pemu, Gare Routiere Quai 2 and Angouleme - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Challans and Limoges is 494 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Challans to Limoges, including transfers.
Challans to Limoges bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Limoges is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Limoges Benedictins via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, and Poitiers in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Terminal Cars via Pem-Sncf, Pemu, Gare SNCF, Gare Routiere Quai 2, and Angouleme - Gare Sncf in around 10h 20m.
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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Pemu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- 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
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Pemu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Pemu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Limoges bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.
Challans to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Limoges is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Challans to Limoges.
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