There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Challans by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
3h 42m€47–162Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
9h 16m€246–474Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
15h 1m€69–95Drive 737.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Challanscar 737.1 km
8h 26m€127–183Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
11h 48m€119–298Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Nantesbus 724
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
15h 37m
Geneva to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Challans is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Challans is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Challans. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Gare SNCF via Lyon and Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Challans. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Challans via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Geneva and Challans is 662 km. The road distance is 737.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Challans without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €240 - €480.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Geneva to Challans, including transfers.
Geneva to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Challans is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Challans via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Nantes in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Haluchère - Batignolles, Gare Nord, and Nantes in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
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 Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–170
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 Lyon Perrache to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €110–170
- Rail 1st Class
- €170–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €80–110
- 1st Class
- €110–140
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €75–100
- 1st Class
- €100–140
Train from Lyon Perrache to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €100–140
- 1st Class
- €140–180
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Challans is 737 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Geneva to Challans.
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