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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $15.
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 Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m 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 $0.60 (€0.50) 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:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.96 (€-1.64). The journey takes 58m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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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8591089:55 AM0h55Gare de Challans10:50 AMNantes station$121One-way0 transfers
85911412:55 PM0h55Gare de Challans1:50 PMNantes 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 $0.60 (€0.50) 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:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 3 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
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