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How to get fromAnnecy to Loire Valleyby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Annecy to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Antony

    best
    1. Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train Ter
    7h 41m
    €191–329

  2. Bus via Thiers

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Annecy to Thiersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thiers to Angersbus bus 724
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus bus 404 / ...
    16h 40m
    €65–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus bus 404 / ...
    14h 30m
    €69–122

  4. Drive 587.5 km

    1. Drive from Annecy to Loire Valleycar car 587.5 km
    6h 18m
    €92–132

  5. Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LYS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train
    6h 4m
    €128–291

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain train Intercités
    11h 20m
    €117–232

  7. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane GVA - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train
    6h 59m
    €125–302

  8. Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LYS - RNS
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain train
    4. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train
    7h 46m
    €219–513

Annecy to Loire Valley by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Annecy to Loire Valley via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 14h 30m.

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