There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Pornic by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Ste Pazannetrain Ter
- Take the train from Ste Pazanne to Pornictrain Ter
1h 50m€9–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Pornic43 km
1h€1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantes Pirmilbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pirmil to Théâtre St Gillesbus 303
2h 49m€16–23Drive 43.4 km
- Drive from Challans to Porniccar 43.4 km
48 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challans to Pornictaxi 43.4 km
48 min€85–110
Challans to Pornic by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Pornic is to rideshare which costs €1 - €3 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Pornic is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Pornic. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Théâtre St Gilles via Pirmil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Pornic. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Pornic via Ste Pazanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Challans and Pornic is 62 km. The road distance is 43.4 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Pornic without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €9 - €23.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Challans to Pornic, including transfers.
Challans to Pornic bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Pornic train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Pornic is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €9 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Pornic, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Pornic via Ste Pazanne in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Théâtre St Gilles via Nantes Pirmil and Pirmil in around 2h 49m.
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 Ste Pazanne
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Ste Pazanne to Pornic
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes Pirmil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 9 69 39 14 14
- aleop44@paysdelaloire.fr
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pirmil to Théâtre St Gilles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Challans to Pornic
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
TAXI'YO
- Phone
- +33 6 31 27 22 34
Javaloyes André
- Phone
- +33 2 51 49 19 40
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Pornic bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes Pirmil station.
Challans to Pornic train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ste Pazanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Pornic is 43 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Challans to Pornic.
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