There are 3 ways to get from Normandy to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, 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 Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
5h 42m€126–200Drive 362.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Normandy to Loire Valleycar 362.4 km
4h 23m€58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m€89–122
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Normandy to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at Saumur - North via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Morlaix and arriving at Saumur via Rennes and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Normandy and Loire Valley is 430 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Normandy to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Normandy to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Morlaix station.
Normandy to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Morlaix station.
The best way to get from Normandy to Loire Valley is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Normandy, Bretagne, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a vehicle from Normandy to Loire Valley via Morlaix, Rennes, Angers St Laud, and Saumur in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Normandy to Loire Valley via Morlaix, Rennes - Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Morlaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Morlaix to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Normandy to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Normandy to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normandy to Loire Valley is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Normandy to Loire Valley.
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