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Compare train and bus for Nantes to Challans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Challans 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 56m. 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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$15 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 Nantes to Challans:
A train is $0.67 (€0.55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Challans costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Challans take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 1m.
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How to get from Nantes to Challans by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Nantes to Challans is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8591318:35 PM0h51Nantes station9:26 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
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8591318:35 PM0h51Nantes station9:26 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
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8591318:35 PM0h51Nantes station9:26 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
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8591297:42 PM0h53Nantes station8:35 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
8591213:04 PM0h54Nantes station3:58 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
8591276:18 PM0h54Nantes station7:12 PMGare de Challans$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Challans:
A train is $0.67 (€0.55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Challans costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Challans take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Challans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Gare de Challans.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Aléop Lignes Express régionales, SNCF Bus to go to Challans by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Challans by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Aléop Lignes Express régionales, SNCF Bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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