What is the cheapest way to get from Challans to Royan?

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Royan is to bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Challans to Royan?

The fastest way to get from Challans to Royan is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Royan?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Royan. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via La Roche sur Yon and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Challans to Royan?

The distance between Challans and Royan is 254 km. The road distance is 184.9 km.

How do I travel from Challans to Royan without a car?

The best way to get from Challans to Royan without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Challans to Royan?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Challans to Royan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Royan bus from?

Challans to Royan bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Challans to Royan bus arrive?

Challans to Royan bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.

Can I drive from Challans to Royan?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Royan is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Challans to Royan.

Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 659+ hotels available in Royan.

Challans to Royan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Royan by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus E500 / ...
2. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Saintestrain 591A / ...
5h 10m
€34–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus Vxp
2. Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
5h 42m
€14–21
Drive 184.9 km
1. Drive from Challans to Royancar 184.9 km
2h 33m
€29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 51m
€24–50

Challans to Royan by bus and train

35Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Challans to Royan.

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Distance: 253.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Challans, France and Royan, France?

You can take a bus from Gare SNCF to ROY Gare Intermodale via La Roche sur Yon and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 5h 42m.

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