There are 8 ways to get from Challans to Lourdes by bus, train, car, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain Tgv
8h 59m€99–175Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lourdesbus
11h 18m€52–88Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lourdesbus
11h 6m€59–90Drive 527.5 km
- Drive from Challans to Lourdescar 527.5 km
5h 44m€85–122Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
6h 46m€83–272Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain Tgv
10h 2m€146–268Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane NTE - PUF
8h 18m€340–583Train, train to St-Nazaire, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Montoir De Bretagnetrain
- Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SNR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
8h 45m€172–538
Challans to Lourdes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lourdes is to train and bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Lourdes is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lourdes via Nantes and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lourdes via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Challans and Lourdes is 609 km. The road distance is 527.5 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Lourdes without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 59m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Challans to Lourdes, including transfers.
Challans to Lourdes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Lourdes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Lourdes is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Lourdes, France?
You can take a bus from Challans to Lourdes via Nantes and Bordeaux in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Lourdes via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from St-Nazaire to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–220
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–700
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 La Roche-sur-Yon to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- 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 Montoir De Bretagne
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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 Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to Lourdes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Lourdes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lourdes is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Challans to Lourdes.
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