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 to La Roche-sur-Yon591A / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFVxp
2h 49mDrive 116.4 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Challans116.4 km
1h 40m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur YonN723
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFVxp
3h 11mTrain
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to ChallansTer
3h 42m€24–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Gare SNCF via Pem-Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Challans. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
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 .
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 station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Challans is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Challans, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Gare SNCF via Pem-Sncf in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 42m.
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 Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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