There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Challans by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 07
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 25m€10–67Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 28m€51–135Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Challanscar 207.2 km
2h 1m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 07
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
5h 30m€13–60Bus via La Rochelle
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yonbus
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCFbus Vxp
6h 41m€17–30
Poitiers to Challans by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to bus via La Rochelle which costs €17 - €30 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Challans. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Challans. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Challans via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Poitiers and Challans is 246 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Challans without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €10 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Poitiers to Challans, including transfers.
Poitiers to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Poitiers to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Challans is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Challans via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF via Gare routière in around 5h 30m.
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 Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–75
- 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 Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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 Poitiers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Poitiers to Challans bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Poitiers to Challans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Challans is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Poitiers to Challans.
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