There are 5 ways to get from Arras to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
5h 4m€108–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus
8h 18m€70–105Drive 473 km
- Drive from Arras to Loire Valleycar 473 km
4h 51m€75–108Train, fly
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
5h 35m€180–393Train
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Saumurtrain 434A / ...
5h 35m€111–180
Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Saumur - North via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Port Boulet via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Arras and Loire Valley is 466 km. The road distance is 473 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Tours which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Arras to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Arras to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Loire Valley is to train via Tours which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Arras to Loire Valley via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Loire Valley via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Arras to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Arras to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Loire Valley is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Arras to Loire Valley.
There are 871+ hotels available in Loire Valley.







