There are 3 ways to get from Tours to Challans by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Challanstrain Ter
3h 17m€44–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tours to Nantesbus 724 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Challansbus Autocar
5h 2m€25–43Drive 226.1 km
- Drive from Tours to Challanscar 226.1 km
3h 14m€37–53
Tours to Challans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tours to Challans is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Challans is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Challans. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Challans. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Challans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Tours and Challans is 256 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Challans without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Tours to Challans, including transfers.
Tours to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tours station.
Tours to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
The best way to get from Tours to Challans is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Tours, France and Challans, France?
You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Challans via Nantes in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Challans via Nantes in around 5h 2m.
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes to Challans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Tours to Challans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Tours to Challans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Challans is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Tours to Challans.
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