There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to RennesTer / ...
3h 10m€30–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Rennes164.2 km
2h 19m€9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF12
- Take the bus from Nantes to RennesFlixBus N1136 / ...
3h 20mDrive 163.8 km
- Drive from Challans to Rennes163.8 km
1h 58m€25–36
Challans to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Rennes is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Rennes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Rennes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Challans and Rennes is 209 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Challans to Rennes, including transfers.
Challans to Rennes bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Rennes is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Rennes via Nantes in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Rennes via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 3h 20m.
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
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Challans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Rennes bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.
Challans to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Rennes is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Challans to Rennes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Challans and Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















