There are 3 ways to get from Challans to Tours by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
3h 35m€40–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routièrebus L12
- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
4h 45m€26–50Drive 226.3 km
- Drive from Challans to Tourscar 226.3 km
3h 12m€36–51
Challans to Tours by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Tours is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Tours is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Tours. However, there are services departing from Gare de Challans and arriving at Tours via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Tours. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Tours via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Challans and Tours is 255 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Tours without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Challans to Tours, including transfers.
Challans to Tours bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare de Challans station.
Challans to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Tours is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Tours, France?
You can take a train from Challans to Tours via Nantes in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Tours via Gare routière and Nantes in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare de Challans to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Tours bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Challans to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Tours is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Challans to Tours.
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