There are 6 ways to get from Challans to Nice by train, plane, train (TGV), 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, fly
best- Take the train from Challans to Bouayetrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NTE - NCE
4h 38m€60–200Train via Paris
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 8m€270–481Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
20h 19m€100–181Drive 994.8 km
- Drive from Challans to Nicecar 994.8 km
12h 20m€153–221Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 12m€245–506Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes to Grenoblebus 724
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Antibesbus
22h 52m€98–184
Challans to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Nice is to train and fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Nice is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Nice. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Nice. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Nice Ville via Nantes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Challans and Nice is 857 km. The road distance is 994.8 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Nice without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 8m and costs €270 - €490.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Challans to Nice, including transfers.
Challans to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Nice is to train via Paris which takes 11h 8m and costs €270 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 19m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Nice Ville via Nantes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Congrès / Promenade via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 20h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
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 Bouaye
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- 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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- 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 Marseille Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €190–410
- 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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €200–320
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Marseille Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €240–380
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Nice is 995 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Challans to Nice.
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