What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Saumur via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Calais to Loire Valley?

The distance between Calais and Loire Valley is 631 km. The road distance is 510.1 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Calais to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Loire Valley bus from?

Calais to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Loire Valley train from?

Calais to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Calais to Loire Valley is to train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Calais to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Calais to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Calais to Loire Valley train arrive?

Calais to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Loire Valley is 510 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Calais to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 189+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Calais to Loire Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
6h
€129–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
12h 1m
€53–95
Drive 510.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Loire Valleycar 510.1 km
5h 32m
€80–115
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 26m
€203–435
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Arrastrain Ter
2. Take the train from Arras to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
10h 52m
€115–227

Calais to Loire Valley by bus and foot

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Distance: 630.5 km
Duration: 6h

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, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Loire Valley via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 12h 1m.

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