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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    3h 46m
    €100–142

  2. Drive  306.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Loire Valleycar car 306.9 km
    3h 25m
    €50–72

  3. Bus via Poitiers

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus bus FlixBus S703 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus bus 110
    5h 27m
    €73–98

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Tours to Saumur Nord -Vivybus bus 724
    6h 18m
    €66–96

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  • Distance: 385.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Loire Valley via Tours and Port Boulet in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Loire Valley via Gare Viaduc and Aire d'échange du Bellay in around 5h 27m.

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