There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
3h 25m€95–135Drive 306.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Bordeaux to Loire Valleycar 306.9 km
3h 25m€49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18m€61–89Train via Tours
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
4h 13m€92–145Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Toursbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
6h 23m€63–88
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Saumur - North via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Port Boulet via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Loire Valley is 385 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 6h 18m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Loire Valley via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and Saumur - North in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bordeaux to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Bordeaux to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Loire Valley is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bordeaux to Loire Valley.
There are 857+ hotels available in Loire Valley.










