There are 2 ways to get from Caen to Loire Valley by train (TGV) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saumur via Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Caen and Loire Valley is 319 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Caen to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Caen to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Loire Valley is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Caen to Loire Valley.
There are 903+ hotels available in Loire Valley.
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 3h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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