What is the cheapest way to get from Challans to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lorient is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Challans to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Challans to Lorient is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Challans and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Challans to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Challans to Lorient?

The distance between Challans and Lorient is 249 km. The road distance is 192.9 km.

How do I travel from Challans to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Challans to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Challans to Lorient?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Challans to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Lorient bus from?

Challans to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Challans to Lorient train from?

Challans to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.

Train or bus from Challans to Lorient?

The best way to get from Challans to Lorient is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Challans to Lorient bus arrive?

Challans to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Challans to Lorient train arrive?

Challans to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Challans to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lorient is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Challans to Lorient.

How do I get a train ticket from Challans to Lorient?

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Lorient.

Challans to Lorient - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Lorient by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Challans to NantesTer
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient081G
3h 36m
€40–60
Drive 192.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Challans to Lorient192.9 km
2h 38m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF12
2. Take the bus from Nantes to LorientN1702 / ...
4h 20m
Train via Lorient
1. Take the train from Challans to NantesTer
2. Take the train from Nantes to LorientTer
3h 54m
€40–75

Challans to Lorient by train

2Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Challans to Lorient.

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Challans, France and Lorient, France?

You can take a train from Challans to Lorient via Nantes in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Lorient via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 4h 20m.

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