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 6h 2m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Saumur - North via Colmar and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

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 Port Boulet via Selestat, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Alsace to Loire Valley?

The distance between Alsace and Loire Valley is 770 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 7h 32m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Alsace to Loire Valley, including transfers.

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

Alsace to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

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.

Train or bus from Alsace to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Alsace to Loire Valley is to train via Paris which takes 7h 32m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Alsace to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Alsace to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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 892+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Alsace to Loire Valley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, 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 Tourstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
7h 32m
€171–280
Drive 680.7 km
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1. Drive from Alsace to Loire Valleycar 680.7 km
7h 12m
€105–152
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 49m
€112–187
Fly from Strasbourg International 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
6h 2m
€106–345
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 Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
8h 6m
€152–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Toursbus
3. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus
16h 16m
€111–166
Train to Basel, fly, 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 34m
€138–345

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

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Distance: 770.1 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Loire Valley via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 15h 49m.

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