There are 5 ways to get from Challans to Rennes by train, 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 Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
2h 52m€35–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Challans to Rennes164 km
2h 19m€9–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 1m€18–37Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 6m€19–32Drive 163.8 km
- Drive from Challans to Rennescar 163.8 km
1h 59m€26–37
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 59m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
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 2h 52m.
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 2h 52m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Challans to Rennes, including transfers.
Challans to Rennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans 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 2h 52m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Rennes via Nantes in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challans to Rennes - Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 3h 6m.
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
- €10–20
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- 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
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- 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 SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes 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 59m 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.



















