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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Tours is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Challans to Tours is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Tours. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Tours via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Challans and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Challans to Tours. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Challans to Tours?

The distance between Challans and Tours is 256 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Challans to Tours without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €24 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Challans to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Tours bus from?

Challans to Tours bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Challans to Tours train from?

Challans to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.

Train or bus from Challans to Tours?

The best way to get from Challans to Tours is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €24 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Challans to Tours bus arrive?

Challans to Tours bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Challans to Tours train arrive?

Challans to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Challans to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Tours is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Challans to Tours.

How do I get a train ticket from Challans to Tours?

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Tours.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
3h 35m
€24–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 12
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
4h 40m
Drive 226.2 km
1. Drive from Challans to Tourscar 226.2 km
3h 12m
€35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 49m
€33–47

Challans to Tours by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Challans to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps via Nantes in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Tours via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 4h 40m.

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