There are 8 ways to get from Metz to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
6h 2m€122–253Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Nantesbus 1923
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Challansbus L12
13h 25m€69–108Drive 750.3 km
- Drive from Metz to Challanscar 750.3 km
7h 6m€117–169Train to Luxembourg, fly, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LUX - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
9h 4m€101–331Train
- Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Nantestrain 061A
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 55m€125–268Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
5h 44m€85–320Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardennetrain
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 14m€159–376Train, train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
8h 11m€127–344
Metz to Challans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Challans is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Challans is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Challans. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Gare de Challans via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Challans. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Challans via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Metz and Challans is 766 km. The road distance is 750.3 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Challans without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Metz to Challans, including transfers.
Metz to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Challans is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Challans via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Gare de Challans via Nantes and Gare routière in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–390
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Metz to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Challans is 750 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Metz to Challans.
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