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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Gare de Challans and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Challans and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Challans to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Challans to Lyon?

The distance between Challans and Lyon is 863 km. The road distance is 622 km.

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

The best way to get from Challans to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Challans to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Challans to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Challans to Lyon?

The best way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Challans to Lyon bus arrive?

Challans to Lyon bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.

Where does the Challans to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Challans to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lyon is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Challans to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 13m
€140–279
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Thiersbus 724
3. Take the bus from Thiers to Lyonbus 776 / ...
13h 6m
€59–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routièrebus L12
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 10m
€61–125
Drive 622 km
1. Drive from Challans to Lyoncar 622 km
7h 24m
€96–139
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
4h 14m
€67–216

Challans to Lyon by train

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Distance: 863.2 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Challans to Lyon Part Dieu via Nantes in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Gare routière and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 11h 10m.

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