There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Poitiers by train (TGV), train, 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
best- 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 Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 21m€57–125Drive 208.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Challans to Poitierscar 208.3 km
2h 3m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus L7
5h 14m€40–65Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus L7
5h 25m€41–60
Challans to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Poitiers is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Poitiers is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Poitiers via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Challans and Poitiers is 357 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Challans to Poitiers, including transfers.
Challans to Poitiers bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Poitiers is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Poitiers via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Gare routière in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Poitiers bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Poitiers is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Challans to Poitiers.
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