There are 4 ways to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
4h 10m€82–117Drive 295.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valleycar 295.5 km
3h 11m€56–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
6h 38m€58–82Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Toursbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
6h 53m€61–87
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Tour Eiffel and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Paris and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bir-Hakeim and arriving at Port Boulet via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Eiffel Tower and Loire Valley is 284 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.
The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Eiffel Tower, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a vehicle from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley via Bir-Hakeim, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley via Tour Eiffel, Porte des Ternes - Anny Flore, Paris, Tours, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Eiffel Tower to Loire Valley.
There are 461+ hotels available in Loire Valley.