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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare de Le Mans to Gare de Saumurbus bus L26
    4h 54m
    €74–107

  2. Drive  254.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caen to Loire Valleycar car 254.4 km
    3h 4m
    €41–59

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    5h 1m
    €81–125

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus bus 724
    7h 18m
    €69–101

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  • Distance: 275.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Loire Valley via Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Saumur in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 7h 18m.

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