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

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

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  1. Train via Le Mans

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    6h 36m
    €109–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus bus 724
    7h 57m
    €56–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    6h 49m
    €67–106

  4. Drive  342.3 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Loire Valleycar car 342.3 km
    4h 36m
    €65–94

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to Tourstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    6h 48m
    €109–163

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  • Distance: 450.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Loire Valley via Caen, Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Saumur in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Loire Valley via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Nantes, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 7h 57m.

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