There are 3 ways to get from Rennes to Challans by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 12m€36–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
3h 45m€20–32Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Rennes to Challanscar 163.9 km
1h 57m€26–38
Rennes to Challans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Challans is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Challans is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Rennes and Challans is 209 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Challans without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Rennes to Challans, including transfers.
Rennes to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Challans is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Challans via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Nantes in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- 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
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Challans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Rennes to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Challans is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Rennes to Challans.
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