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 €80 - €140 and takes 14h 42m.

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 28m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Challans?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

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 Bellegarde, Quai de la Gare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Geneva to Challans?

The distance between Geneva and Challans is 662 km. The road distance is 739.8 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 57m and costs €180 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Challans train from?

Geneva to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde 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 57m and costs €180 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Geneva to Challans bus arrive?

Geneva to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Geneva to Challans train arrive?

Geneva to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Challans?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Challans is 740 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Geneva to Challans.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Challans?

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Where can I stay near Challans?

There are 2014+ hotels available in Challans.

Geneva to Challans - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly, train
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
3h 28m
€56–204
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 57m
€185–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
14h 42m
€82–134
Drive 739.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Challanscar 739.8 km
8h 19m
€142–205
Train
1. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
10h 29m
€198–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Thiersbus
3. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus 724
4. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
18h 13m
€90–142

Geneva to Challans by train, foot, and subway

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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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 57m. 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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