What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Challans?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Challans?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Challans is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Challans?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Challans?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Challans?

The distance between Lyon and Challans is 863 km. The road distance is 617.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Challans without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Challans without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €130 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Challans?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lyon to Challans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Challans bus from?

Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Challans train from?

Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Challans?

The best way to get from Lyon to Challans is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Challans bus arrive?

Lyon to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Lyon to Challans train arrive?

Lyon to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Challans?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Challans is 618 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Lyon to Challans.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Challans?

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Where can I stay near Challans?

There are 3091+ hotels available in Challans.

Lyon to Challans - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h 15m
€137–288
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 787 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus 724
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
13h 40m
€58–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
10h 55m
€60–107
Drive 617.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Challanscar 617.9 km
7h 33m
€96–139
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Bouaye to Challanstrain
5h 9m
€80–223
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h 37m
€137–291
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Nantestrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 48m
€115–243

Lyon to Challans by train

43Weekly Trains

6h 15mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.2 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 10h 55m.

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