There are 6 ways to get from Rouen to Challans by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K1+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
5h 59m€86–227Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
8h 31m€36–74Bus
- Take the bus from Rouen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 12
8h 20m€39–63Drive 431.6 km
- Drive from Rouen to Challanscar 431.6 km
4h 20m€68–97Train, fly
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Bouaye to Challanstrain
6h 35m€126–303Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mézidon - Canontrain P10
- Take the train from Mezidon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
7h 46m€74–199
Rouen to Challans by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Challans is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Challans is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Challans. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Challans via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Rouen and Challans is 588 km. The road distance is 431.6 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Challans without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Rouen to Challans, including transfers.
Rouen to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rouen station.
Rouen to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Challans is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Challans via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Gare SNCF via Nantes and Gare routière in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@normandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mézidon - Canon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Mezidon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- 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
- €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 Bouaye to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mézidon - Canon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mezidon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- 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 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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 Rouen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rouen to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Rouen to Challans train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Challans is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Rouen to Challans.
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