There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Challans by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.
Fly from Fréjorgues Airport, train
best- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
4h 48m€45–241Train
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 11m€230–359Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Nantesbus N701
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
12h 37m€83–123Drive 700.4 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Challanscar 700.4 km
8h 48m€133–191Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 36m€95–294Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
5h 46m€110–297Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
6h 57m€104–291Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 50m€235–350Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challansbus
12h 39m€76–127
Montpellier to Challans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Challans is to bus and train which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Challans is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €45 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Challans. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Challans. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Sud De France and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Montpellier and Challans is 663 km. The road distance is 700.4 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Challans without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €230 - €360.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Montpellier to Challans, including transfers.
Montpellier to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Sud De France station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Challans is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €230 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Sud De France to Challans via Nantes in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Challans via Nantes in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €26–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–370
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €210–340
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €230–350
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €220–340
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare de Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Montpellier to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Challans is 700 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Montpellier to Challans.
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