There are 3 ways to get from Loire Valley to Caen 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 Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 20m€80–139Drive 254.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Loire Valley to Caencar 254.3 km
3h 5m€40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saumur to Le Mansbus Autocar
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
7h 17m€46–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Caen is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Caen. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Caen via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Loire Valley and Caen is 319 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Loire Valley to Caen, including transfers.
Loire Valley to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Loire Valley to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Caen is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Loire Valley to Caen.
There are 3100+ hotels available in Caen.
What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Caen, France?
You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Caen via Saumur, Angers St Laud, and Le Mans in around 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saumur to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Saumur to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saumur to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Saumur to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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