There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Challans by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus E500
2h 49m€23–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yonbus N723
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus E500
3h 16m€10–15Drive 116.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Challanscar 116.4 km
1h 40m€22–31Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 28m€46–71
La Rochelle to Challans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to bus which costs €9 - €16 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Gare de Challans via Pem-Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Challans is 144 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Challans without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from La Rochelle to Challans, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €9 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Challans, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Gare de Challans via Pem-Sncf in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Roche sur Yon station.
La Rochelle to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Challans is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Challans.
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