There are 5 ways to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFVxp
46 minRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans42 km
48 min€3Train
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to NantesTer / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to ChallansTer
2h 50m€20–33Drive 41.8 km
- Drive from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans41.8 km
31 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans41.8 km
31 min€80–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pem-Sncf and arriving at Gare SNCF. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Roche Sur Yon and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between La Roche-sur-Yon and Challans is 41 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.
The best way to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs .
The bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCF takes 46 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Pem-Sncf station.
La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Roche Sur Yon station.
The best way to get from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans is to bus which takes 46 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between La Roche-sur-Yon, France and Challans, France?
Aléop en Vendée operates a bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCF 5 times a day, and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Roche Sur Yon to Challans via Nantes in around 2h 50m.
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 La Roche Sur Yon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
Allo Radio taxis
- Phone
- +33 2 51 06 44 80
- Website
- allo-radio-taxis.fr
Aah Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 25 90 65 21
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More Questions & Answers
La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans is 42 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from La Roche-sur-Yon to Challans.
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