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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 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 36m Average total duration 1h 6m 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 $0.86 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Challans costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Challans take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.74 (€-1.44). The journey takes 58m versus 53m 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 Nantes to Challans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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$181One-way0 transfers
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8591318:35 PM0h51Nantes station9:26 PMGare de Challans$181One-way0 transfers
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8591318:35 PM0h51Nantes station9:26 PMGare de Challans$181One-way0 transfers
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8591297:35 PM0h52Nantes station8:27 PMGare de Challans$181One-way0 transfers
8591171:09 PM0h54Nantes station2:03 PMGare de Challans$181One-way0 transfers
8591213:04 PM0h54Nantes station3:58 PMGare de Challans$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Challans:
A train is $0.86 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Challans costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Challans take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 to go to Challans by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Challans by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
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