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How to get fromLyon to Challansby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    6h
    €148–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus bus Autocar
    11h 2m
    €57–103

  3. Drive  622.8 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Challanscar car 622.8 km
    7h 24m
    €100–144

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LYS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain train
    5h
    €67–225

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus bus 776 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus bus 724
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain train Ter
    13h 30m
    €66–109

Lyon to Challans by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863.2 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Challans, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Challans via Nantes in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 11h 2m.

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