There are 4 ways to get from Lorient 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 Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 43m€35–90Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
4h 36m€21–43Bus
- Take the bus from Lorient to Nantesbus N1702 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
4h 30m€22–35Drive 193 km
- Drive from Lorient to Challanscar 193 km
2h 38m€30–44
Lorient to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Challans is to bus and train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
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 43m.
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 43m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 43m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Gare routière in around 4h 30m.
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 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- 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
- €8–22
- 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
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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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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