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Book a train ticket Paris - Challans

Train timetable info Paris-Challans

Travel by train from Paris to Challans. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Paris at 7h 48m and the last at 18h 15m, allowing you to cover the 443 km distance in as little as 3h 11m. Tickets are available from 29€ (1).

Best prices Paris-Challans

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 30 March
Tuesday 31
today
35 € (1) OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
Thursday 2 April April
35 € (1) OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
Friday 3
76 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 4
65 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Sunday 5
29 € (1) AUTOCAR
The cheapest
AUTOCAR
Monday 6
35 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 7
29 € (1) AUTOCAR
The cheapest
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Wednesday 8
42 € (1) TER
TER
Thursday 9
51 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Friday 10
51 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Saturday 11
47 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Sunday 12
Monday 13
51 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 14
47 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Wednesday 15
Thursday 16
47 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Friday 17
40 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Saturday 18
70 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Sunday 19
50 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Monday 20
51 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
47 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Friday 24
69 € (1) AUTOCAR
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Saturday 25
76 € (1) OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE
Sunday 26
40 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Paris Challans

How much does a train ticket from Paris to Challans cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Paris to Challans take?

On average, allow 3h 29m for a train journey from Paris to Challans.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Paris to Challans?

The journey from Paris to Challans on the fastest train takes 3h 11m.

How many trains run from Paris to Challans each day?

9 trains complete the Paris to Challans journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Paris and Challans?

You can reach Challans from Paris via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Paris and Challans by train?

Trains running between Paris and Challans cover a distance of around 443 km.

What time is the first train from Paris to Challans?

Take a morning journey on the Paris to Challans train departing at 7h 48m.

What time is the last train from Paris to Challans?

The last Paris to Challans train leaves the platform at 18h 15m.

To leave Paris, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: PARIS - MONTPARNASSE - HALL 1 & 2.

At Challans, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: CHALLANS.

Which train companies operate trains from Paris to Challans?

You can make the Paris to Challans journey with OUIGO, OUIGO TRAIN CLASSIQUE, TER, TGV INOUI.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

With OUIGO Train Classique, travel with your family without breaking the bank: children aged 4 to 12 travel at a reduced fare.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will benefit from luggage storage space in each TGV INOUI carriage. For oversized luggage, consider the home delivery option.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Challans?

The price of a Paris – Challans train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Paris to Challans thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Challans.

Price of a Paris – Challans Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Paris to Challans: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Paris to Challans at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Paris – Challans

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Paris to Challans? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Paris – Challans Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Paris to Challans. For last-minute train tickets from Paris to Challans, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Paris to Challans and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Paris - Challans. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Paris - Challans

If you're travelling from Paris to Challans, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

OUIGO Train Classique

With OUIGO Train Classique (OUIGO Classic Rail), take your time, and travel from Paris to Challans. Perfect for last-minute travel, OUIGO Train Classique lets you travel at low prices on a whim.

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Classes of rail companies serving Paris - Challans

To travel from Paris to Challans, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

OUIGO Train Classique

OUIGO Train Classique, normal-speed trains for journeys from Paris to Challans. One class of travel: the fare includes a reserved seat, one piece of hand luggage, one piece of carry-on luggage plus a range of additional services (for a fee).

All on-board services provided by companies operating Paris - Challans

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Paris to Challans route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

OUIGO Train Classique

  • Luggage

    Do you have an extra or larger baggage item? Add a 5€ baggage option when booking your ticket

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  • Children travel at a flat rate

    With OUIGO Conventional Train, children travel for 5€ all year round!

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  • Exchange your OUIGO tickets

    You can now change dates, times or trips in the "Tickets" section. If you purchased options, these will be kept when you exchange tickets.

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  • Pets

    Travel with your pet on OUIGO for 10€, no matter if it weighs more or less than 6kg/13lbs.

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  • Bikes

    Traveling with a bicycle? Add an option when booking your ticket: - folded bike in a bag for 5€ (1 max/person) - unfolded/unassembled bike for 10€ (2 max/passenger)

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Train timetables Paris-Challans Thursday 2 April 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
7h 48m 11h 27m 3h 39m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8803
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 26 min
  • Nantes
    TER 97197
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
9h 39m 13h 22m 3h 43m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8913 - TGV INOUI 8973
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 21 min
  • Nantes
    TER 97199
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
10h 52m 14h 03m 3h 11m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8805
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 15 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59117
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
12h 34m 15h 58m 3h 24m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8921
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 10 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59121
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
13h 26m 17h 20m 3h 54m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8875
  • Le Mans
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 28 min
  • Nantes
    TER 97201
  • Challans
14h 51m 18h 21m 3h 30m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8811
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 32 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59125
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
15h 39m 19h 12m 3h 33m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8879
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 24 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59127
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
17h 15m 20h 27m 3h 12m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8817
  • Nantes
  • 15 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59129
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans
18h 15m 21h 26m 3h 11m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8821
  • Nantes
  • 14 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59131
  • Reze Pont Rousseau
  • Bouaye
  • Port-Saint-Pere - Saint-Mars
  • Sainte-Pazanne
  • Machecoul
  • Challans