There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Challans 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain K39
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 27m€90–204Drive 364.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Challanscar 364.6 km
4h 30m€57–81Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
7h 38mBus, train
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 41mTrain
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain C12
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 45m€83–199
Cherbourg to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Challans via Rennes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Challans via Caen, Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Challans is 541 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Challans without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 7h 27m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cherbourg to Challans, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Challans bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to train via Le Mans which takes 7h 27m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Challans via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Challans via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Nantes, and Nantes in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–28
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €55–75
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- contact@capcotentin.fr
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Challans bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Challans is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Cherbourg to Challans.
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