There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Quimper by 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
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter / ...
4h 37m€50–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€28–50Drive 254.6 km
- Drive from Challans to Quimpercar 254.6 km
3h 17m€39–57Train via Lorient
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
- Take the train from Lorient to Quimpertrain Ter
4h 50m€50–114
Challans to Quimper by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Quimper is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Quimper is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Challans and Quimper is 314 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Challans to Quimper, including transfers.
Challans to Quimper bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Quimper is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Quimper via Nantes in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Quimper - Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 30m.
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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- 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 Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lorient to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- 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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lorient to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- 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 Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Quimper bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Quimper is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Challans to Quimper.
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