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

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

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  1. Train via Angers

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    3h 57m
    €77–139

  2. Drive 254.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caen to Loire Valleycar car 254.4 km
    3h 4m
    €40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Le Mans to Saumurbus bus Autocar
    4h 53m
    €72–114

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    5h 13m
    €75–135

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 28m
    €63–115

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Map of how to get from Caen to Loire Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Rennes - Bus Station and Saumur - North in around 6h 28m.

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