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How to get fromPorto to Loire Valleyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Porto to Loire Valley by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane OPO - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train
    6h 31m
    €88–349

  2. Bus, train via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train Ter
    18h 39m
    €137–281

  3. Drive  1,273.5 km

    1. Drive from Porto to Loire Valleycar car 1,273.5 km
    12h 52m
    €205–296

  4. Fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane plane OPO - TUF
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train
    6h 4m
    €117–551

  5. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane OPO - ORY
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train
    8h 6m
    €150–437

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Toursbus bus Linha Regular
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    20h 55m
    €94–120

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Porto - Casa da Música to Toursbus bus Porto
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    22h 16m
    €118–178

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Loire Valley, France?

There is no direct connection from Porto to Loire Valley. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Metro, walk to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, take the train to Saumur, then take the taxi to Loire Valley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Loire Valley via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 18h 39m.

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