There are 3 ways to get from Mayenne 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 Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 9m€43–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
6h 41m€26–53Drive 216.4 km
- Drive from Mayenne to Challanscar 216.4 km
2h 44m€42–60
Mayenne to Challans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayenne to Challans is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Mayenne to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €60.
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 6h 41m.
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 5h 9m.
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 5h 9m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Mayenne to Challans, including transfers.
Mayenne to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar 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 5h 9m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
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 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lycée Professionnel Léonard de Vinci to Challans via Gare Routière SNCF arrivée, Laval, Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 6h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Mayenne to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus 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.
There are 1920+ hotels available in Challans.