There are 8 ways to get from Nice 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
5h 18m€83–235Train via Paris
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
10h 20m€228–464Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus 761 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
19h 22m€94–172Drive 995.1 km
- Drive from Nice to Challanscar 995.1 km
12h 20m€156–225Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challanstrain
7h 42m€111–347Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane NCE - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain
7h 31m€119–358Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
11h 33m€233–499Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus
20h 17m€108–184
Nice to Challans by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Challans is to bus and train which costs €90 - €180 and takes 19h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Challans is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Challans. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Challans via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Challans. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Challans via Quai de la Gare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Nice and Challans is 863 km. The road distance is 995.1 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Challans without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 20m and costs €220 - €470.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Nice to Challans, including transfers.
Nice to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Challans is to train via Paris which takes 10h 20m and costs €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 17m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Challans via Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Challans via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Nantes in around 20h 17m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–360
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
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
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–320
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reze Pont Rousseau to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €180–370
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Nice to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Challans is 995 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Nice to Challans.
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