There are 4 ways to get from Limoges 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
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 13m€95–166Bus via Fontenay-le-Comte
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 180
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus 148
- Take the bus from Fontenay Le Comte to La Roche Sur Yonbus
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus
10h 8m€22–41Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
9h 40m€38–96Drive 292.2 km
- Drive from Limoges to Challanscar 292.2 km
3h 39m€47–68
Limoges to Challans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Challans is to bus via Fontenay-le-Comte which costs €21 - €45 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Challans is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Challans. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Challans via Gare de Poitiers and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Challans. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Challans via Vierzon Ville and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Limoges and Challans is 565 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Challans without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Limoges to Challans, including transfers.
Limoges to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to Challans is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Challans via Vierzon Ville and Nantes in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges Benedictins to Challans via Poitiers, Gare de Poitiers, Gare routière, and Nantes in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Fontenay Le Comte to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Fontenay Le Comte to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Routiere Quai 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Fontenay Le Comte to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Limoges to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Limoges to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Challans is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Limoges to Challans.
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