What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Saumur via Selestat, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Alsace to Loire Valley?

The distance between Alsace and Loire Valley is 787 km. The road distance is 680.7 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 38m and costs €170 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Alsace to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Loire Valley train from?

Alsace to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.

Where does the Alsace to Loire Valley train arrive?

Alsace to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Loire Valley is 681 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Alsace to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 903+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Alsace to Loire Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Alsace to Loire Valley by train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
6h 38m
€178–296
Drive 680.7 km
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1. Drive from Alsace to Loire Valleycar 680.7 km
7h 12m
€106–153
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
5h 56m
€119–335
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
10h 1m
€139–278
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 28m
€148–353
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain
8h 46m
€200–473

Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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Distance: 787.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Loire Valley via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 6h 38m.

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