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How to get fromClermont-Ferrand to Loire Valleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Loire Valley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nevers

    best
    1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nevers to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    5h 12m
    €101–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus bus 404 / ...
    9h 50m
    €41–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourgesbus bus FlixBus N1142 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bourges to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    8h 19m
    €47–97

  4. Drive 381.4 km

    1. Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Loire Valleycar car 381.4 km
    3h 32m
    €60–86

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to St Germain Des Fossestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from St Germain Des Fosses to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    8h 13m
    €71–151

Clermont-Ferrand to Loire Valley by bus and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Loire Valley via Nevers and Saumur in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 9h 50m.

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