There are 8 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 49m€48–241Train
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 11m€206–351Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Bordeauxbus 718
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus 761 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
12h 42m€76–117Drive 700.5 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Challanscar 700.5 km
8h 46m€112–162Train 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 32m€89–295Train 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 52m€94–289Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 50m€228–339Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
13h 32m€64–116
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 - €120 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Challans is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
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 700.5 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Challans without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €200 - €360.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Montpellier to Challans, including transfers.
Montpellier to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus 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 €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 32m.
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 - Sabines Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 13h 32m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–500
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–230
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–460
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 Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €190–340
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- 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
- €220–330
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €210–330
- 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 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 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 46m to drive from Montpellier to Challans.
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