What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Challans?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Challans is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Challans?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Challans is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Challans?

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.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Challans?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Challans. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Challans via Annemasse, Cluses 74 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Geneva to Challans?

The distance between Geneva and Challans is 656 km. The road distance is 737.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Challans without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Challans without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs €120 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Challans?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Geneva to Challans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Challans bus from?

Geneva to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Challans train from?

Geneva to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Challans?

The best way to get from Geneva to Challans is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Geneva to Challans bus arrive?

Geneva to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Geneva to Challans train arrive?

Geneva to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cluses 74 station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Challans?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Challans is 737 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Geneva to Challans.

Where can I stay near Challans?

There are 2379+ hotels available in Challans.

Geneva to Challans - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Challans by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Bouaye to Challanstrain
3h 49m
€48–157
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 20m
€123–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
15h 2m
€54–127
Drive 737.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Challanscar 737.1 km
8h 26m
€126–182
Train
1. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
2. Take the train from Cluses 74 to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
13h 38m
€133–430
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Nantesbus 724
3. Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 12
15h 37m

Geneva to Challans by train, bus, and foot

6Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.7 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Challans, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Challans via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Nantes in around 8h 20m. 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 2m.

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