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Compare train and bus for Challans to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Challans to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Challans to Nantes:
A train is $0.83 (€0.67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Challans to Nantes costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
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How to get from Challans to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Challans to Nantes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
85911010:59 AM0h54Gare de Challans11:53 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
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85911010:59 AM0h54Gare de Challans11:53 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
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85911010:59 AM0h54Gare de Challans11:53 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
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85911412:55 PM0h55Gare de Challans1:50 PMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
8591089:55 AM0h55Gare de Challans10:50 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
971989:50 AM0h55Gare de Challans10:45 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Challans to Nantes:
A train is $0.83 (€0.67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Challans to Nantes costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Challans and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Challans and arrive in Nantes station.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Aléop en Vendée, SNCF Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 7 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
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