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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Saumurtrain train Tgv
    6h 28m
    €135–221

  2. Drive  510.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calais to Loire Valleycar car 510.1 km
    5h 32m
    €82–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 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
    12h 25m
    €95–142

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Saumurtrain train 434A / ...
    7h 9m
    €133–215

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    9h 34m
    €118–183

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  • Distance: 631.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Loire Valley via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and Saumur in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Loire Valley via Dunkerque, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Tours, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 12h 25m.

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