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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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 28m
    €97–138

  2. Drive  306.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Loire Valleycar car 306.9 km
    3h 25m
    €50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus bus 110
    5h 37m
    €68–92

  4. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    3h 58m
    €92–144

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Toursbus bus FlixBus 1645 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    6h 25m
    €63–89

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  • Distance: 385.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Loire Valley via Poitiers - Bus Station, Gare Viaduc, and Aire d'échange du Bellay in around 5h 37m.

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