What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Dordogne?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Dordogne. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée North via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Loire Valley and Dordogne?

No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Dordogne. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Perigueux via St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

The distance between Loire Valley and Dordogne is 540 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Dordogne without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne without a car is to train via Bordeaux which takes 6h 25m and costs €110 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Dordogne bus from?

Loire Valley to Dordogne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Dordogne train from?

Loire Valley to Dordogne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne is to train via Bordeaux which takes 6h 25m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Dordogne bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Dordogne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Where does the Loire Valley to Dordogne train arrive?

Loire Valley to Dordogne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Dordogne?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Dordogne is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Loire Valley to Dordogne.

Where can I stay near Dordogne?

There are 815+ hotels available in Dordogne.

Loire Valley to Dordogne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Loire Valley to Dordogne by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Bordeaux
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Perigueuxtrain Ter
6h 25m
€118–214
Drive 275.7 km
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1. Drive from Loire Valley to Dordognecar 275.7 km
3h 54m
€43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée Northbus
11h 7m
€49–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée Northbus
7h 55m
€77–151
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Vierzon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Perigueuxtrain Ter
9h 34m
€78–165
Bus via Rochefort
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from Rochefort to Périgueuxbus
13h 6m
€51–88

Loire Valley to Dordogne by foot and bus

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11h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to LR COULOUNIEIX CHA-Créavallée N via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Perigueux, and LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2) in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée North via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 7m.

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