There are 4 ways to get from Normandy 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
5h 38m€109–158Drive 298.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Rouen to Loire Valleycar 298.6 km
3h 37m€57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter / ...
7h 40m€70–103Train
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidontrain Ter
- Take the train from Mezidon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
6h 50m€106–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Port Boulet via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Normandy and Loire Valley is 424 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 38m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Normandy to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Normandy to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Normandy to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normandy to Loire Valley is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Normandy to Loire Valley.
There are 837+ hotels available in Loire Valley.
What companies run services between Normandy, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Loire Valley via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 5h 38m.
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mezidon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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