There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Challans by train, bus, or car
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Lorient to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Challans is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Lorient and Challans is 249 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Challans without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lorient to Challans, including transfers.
Lorient to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Challans is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Challans via Nantes in around 4h 20m.
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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Lorient to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Challans is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Lorient to Challans.
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