There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Lorient 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 Lorienttrain Ter
3h 55m€40–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 35m€24–41Drive 192.9 km
- Drive from Challans to Lorientcar 192.9 km
2h 40m€30–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
4h€41–80
Challans to Lorient by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lorient is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Lorient is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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 55m.
The distance between Challans and Lorient is 249 km. The road distance is 192.9 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Challans to Lorient, including transfers.
Challans to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Lorient is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Lorient via Nantes in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 35m.
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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 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 Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lorient is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Challans to Lorient.
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