There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Challans by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
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Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 41m€100–290Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GOA - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
9h 19m€76–232Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
14h 58m€232–392Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
18h 47m€101–175Drive 1,088.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Challanscar 1,088.7 km
12h 13m€174–250Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
9h€79–254Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
10h 8m€108–299Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PSA - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 19m€77–309Train, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the bus from Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea to Gare de Lyon-Perrachebus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
19h 32m€94–192
Genoa to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Challans is to fly and train which costs €75 - €240 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Challans is to train and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs €75 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Challans. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Challans via Chambéry - Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Challans. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Challans via Torino Porta Nuova, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between Genoa and Challans is 1039 km. The road distance is 1088.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Challans without a car is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs €230 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Genoa to Challans, including transfers.
Genoa to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Challans train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Challans is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs €230 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 47m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Challans via Torino Porta Nuova, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Nantes in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Challans via Chambéry - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 18h 47m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–90
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Genoa to Challans train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Challans is 1089 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Genoa to Challans.
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