There are 3 ways to get from Rennes to Loire Valley by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 48m€50–71Drive 183 km
cheapest- Drive from Rennes to Loire Valleycar 183 km
2h 32m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter / ...
2h 52m€63–104
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Saumur - North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saumur via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Rennes and Loire Valley is 190 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Rennes to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Rennes to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Loire Valley, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - North once daily. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to Loire Valley via Angers St Laud and Saumur in around 2h 52m.
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 Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saumur - North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saumur - North station.
Rennes to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Loire Valley is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rennes to Loire Valley.
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