There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Limoges by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 3m€85–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routièrebus L12
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus L7
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Montmorillonbus
- Take the bus from Montmorillon to Limoges Benedictinsbus
10h 26m€39–97Bus, 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 51m€49–99Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Challans to Limogescar 291.6 km
3h 39m€45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane NTE - LIG
6h 33m€77–295
Challans to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Gare de Challans and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Gare routière, Poitiers and Montmorillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
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 3m.
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 3m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Challans to Limoges, including transfers.
Challans to Limoges bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare de Challans 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 7h 3m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 10h 26m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Limoges Benedictins via Gare routière, Viaduc Léon Blum, Poitiers, and Montmorillon in around 10h 26m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–420
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
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
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- 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
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Poitiers to Montmorillon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Montmorillon to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Limoges bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière 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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