There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Niort by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comtebus
- Take the bus from Fontenay Le Comte to Niortbus
4h 7m€14–30Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
4h 54m€52–93Drive 131.5 km
- Drive from Challans to Niortcar 131.5 km
1h 27m€21–31Bus via Place Saint Jean
- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comtebus
- Take the bus from Pemu to Place Saint Jeanbus L16
4h 32m€16–33
Challans to Niort by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Niort is to bus which costs €13 - €30 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Niort is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Niort. However, there are services departing from Gare de Challans and arriving at Niort via La Roche Sur Yon and Fontenay Le Comte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Niort. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Challans and Niort is 138 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Niort without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €13 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Challans to Niort, including transfers.
Challans to Niort bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare de Challans station.
Challans to Niort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Niort is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €13 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Niort, France?
You can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Niort via Pem-Sncf, La Roche Sur Yon, and Fontenay Le Comte in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville in around 4h 54m.
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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- 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 La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Fontenay Le Comte to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Fontenay Le Comte to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pemu to Place Saint Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Challans to Niort bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.
Challans to Niort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Niort is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Challans to Niort.
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