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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Saumurtrain train Tgv
    5h 55m
    €152–357

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    11h 12m
    €79–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tours to Saumur Nord -Vivybus bus 724
    9h 53m
    €83–128

  4. Drive  584.5 km

    1. Drive from Bruges to Loire Valleycar car 584.5 km
    5h 56m
    €110–159

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tourcoing to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    8h 5m
    €138–218

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  • Distance: 704.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Bruges to Loire Valley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and Saumur in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Loire Valley via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Tours, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 9h 53m.

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