There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain 411C / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 57m€69–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantesbus 1614 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
6h 45m€38–62Drive 435.4 km
- Drive from Paris to Challanscar 435.4 km
4h 18m€67–97Fly, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Bouaye to Challanstrain
5h 3m€104–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 33m€39–75
Paris to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Challans is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Challans is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Challans. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Challans. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Paris and Challans is 445 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Challans without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Paris to Challans, including transfers.
Paris to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Challans is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Gare routière in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bouaye to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Paris to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Challans is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Paris to Challans.
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