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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Aire d'échange du Bellay via Gare Viaduc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Port Boulet via Bordeaux St Jean and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Pau to Loire Valley?

The distance between Pau and Loire Valley is 623 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Pau to Loire Valley, including transfers.

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

Pau to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

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

Pau to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Pau to Loire Valley is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Poitiers, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Pau to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Pau to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Poitiers - Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Loire Valley train arrive?

Pau to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Pau to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Loire Valley is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Pau to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 870+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Pau to Loire Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
7h 18m
€131–217
Drive 502.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pau to Loire Valleycar 502.6 km
5h 22m
€80–115
Bus via Poitiers
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus 110
8h 57m
€84–117
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 49m
€138–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toursbus N765
2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 8m
€83–119

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.3 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Loire Valley via Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, St Pierre Gare, Gare de Tours 6, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Loire Valley via Poitiers - Bus Station, Gare Viaduc, and Aire d'échange du Bellay in around 8h 57m.

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