There are 5 ways to get from Cholet to Challans by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cholet to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
2h 48m€21–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Séguinière to Challans80.9 km
1h 36m€5Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Cholet to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
3h€13–31Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Pierre to Pem-Sncfbus 510
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFbus Vxp
3h 49mDrive 84.5 km
- Drive from Cholet to Challanscar 84.5 km
1h 21m€14–20
Cholet to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cholet to Challans is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cholet to Challans is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cholet to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cholet and arriving at Gare SNCF via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Cholet to Challans. However, there are services departing from Cholet and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Cholet and Challans is 125 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.
The best way to get from Cholet to Challans without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cholet to Challans, including transfers.
Cholet to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cholet station.
Cholet to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cholet station.
The best way to get from Cholet to Challans is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Cholet, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Cholet to Challans via Nantes in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cholet to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 3h.
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 Cholet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–24
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
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Cholet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Cholet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Cholet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Saint Pierre to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Séguinière to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cholet to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Cholet to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cholet to Challans is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cholet to Challans.
Book your Cholet to Challans train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2388+ hotels available in Challans.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cholet and Challans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.