There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Lyon by train (TGV), 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 20m€45–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 19m€57–82Drive 619.8 km
- Drive from Challans to Lyoncar 619.8 km
7h 31m€95–136Train, fly
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
4h 12m€57–161Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 12
- Take the bus from Nantes to Lyonbus N724 / ...
12h 10m
Challans to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Lyon via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
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 20m.
The distance between Challans and Lyon is 863 km. The road distance is 619.8 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Challans to Lyon, including transfers.
Challans to Lyon bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 10m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Lyon via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Lyon bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Lyon is 620 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Challans to Lyon.
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