There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Limoges by 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 Vierzon Villetrain
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
7h 5m€96–168Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiersbus L7
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus
9h 24m€37–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
8h 53m€52–91Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Challans to Limogescar 291.6 km
3h 39m€47–67
Challans to Limoges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Nantes and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Challans and Limoges is 565 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 7h 5m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Challans to Limoges, including transfers.
Challans to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans 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 39m to drive from Challans to Limoges.
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What companies run services between Challans, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Limoges Benedictins via Nantes and Vierzon Ville in around 7h 5m.
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 Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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