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How to get fromGeneva to Challansby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane GVA - NTE
    2. Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain train
    3h 28m
    €54–230

  2. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    8h 56m
    €179–297

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus bus Autocar
    14h 42m
    €73–120

  4. Drive  739.8 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Challanscar car 739.8 km
    8h 19m
    €133–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Annemasse to Nantestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    12h 4m
    €236–346

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Annecy to Thiersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus bus 724
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    17h 43m
    €88–142

Geneva to Challans by train, foot, and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Challans via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 14h 42m.

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