There are 3 ways to get from Mayenne to Challans by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
4h 41m€42–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
7h 32m€25–66Drive 216.4 km
- Drive from Mayenne to Challanscar 216.4 km
2h 44m€35–50
Mayenne to Challans by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayenne to Challans is to bus which costs €25 - €70 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Mayenne to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayenne to Challans. However, there are services departing from Lycée Professionnel Léonard de Vinci and arriving at Challans via Laval, Rennes - Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayenne to Challans. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Mayenne and Challans is 277 km. The road distance is 216.4 km.
The best way to get from Mayenne to Challans without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mayenne to Challans, including transfers.
Mayenne to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Laval station.
Mayenne to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Mayenne to Challans is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France and Challans, France?
You can take a bus from Lycée Professionnel Léonard de Vinci to Challans via Gare Routière SNCF arrivée, Laval, and Nantes in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lycée Professionnel Léonard de Vinci to Challans via Gare Routière SNCF arrivée, Laval, Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 7h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
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Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mayenne to Challans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Mayenne to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayenne to Challans is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Mayenne to Challans.
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