There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Saumurtrain Tgv
10h 7m€265–433Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 35m€83–251Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nantesbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
16h 28m€125–181Drive 803.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Loire Valleycar 803.6 km
9h 27m€132–190Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
17h 7m€105–163Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane BCN - TUF
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain
8h 43m€132–503Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BCN - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain
7h 46m€135–359Train to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
- Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PGF - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 31m€136–441
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley is to bus and train which costs €100 - €170 and takes 17h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Saumur via Montpellier Sud De France. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Barcelona and Loire Valley is 1367 km. The road distance is 803.6 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €260 - €440.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Barcelona to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Loire Valley is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Loire Valley via Montpellier Sud De France and Saumur in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Paris Orly Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Barcelona to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Sud De France station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Loire Valley is 804 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Barcelona to Loire Valley.
There are 861+ hotels available in Loire Valley.








