There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Challans by bus, train (TGV), 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
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
7h 32mDrive 364.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Challanscar 364.6 km
4h 30m€55–80Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 37m€65–201Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
7h 52mTrain
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 45m€68–256
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Challans is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Gare SNCF via Rennes and Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
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 37m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Challans is 371 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Challans without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 bus which takes 7h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Le Mans, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Challans, France?
You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Gare SNCF via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Nantes, and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Challans via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 37m.
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- €9–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- 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
- €3–15
- 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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