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How to get fromLoire Valley to Caenby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train via Le Mans

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laudtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    4h 32m
    €82–126

  2. Drive  254.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Loire Valley to Caencar car 254.3 km
    3h 5m
    €41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gare de Saumur to Gare de Le Mansbus bus L26
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    4h 55m
    €75–108

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Tours to Caentrain train Ter
    4h 52m
    €78–124

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Nantesbus bus 724
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 38m
    €69–102

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  • Distance: 319 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Caen via Saumur, Angers Saint-Laud, and Le Mans in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Caen - Bus Station via Saumur Nord -Vivy and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 38m.

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