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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Saumur via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Rouen to Loire Valley?

The distance between Rouen and Loire Valley is 441 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Rouen to Loire Valley, including transfers.

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

Rouen to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.

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

Rouen to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Rouen to Loire Valley is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Rouen to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Rouen to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angers - Bus Station Esplanade.

Where does the Rouen to Loire Valley train arrive?

Rouen to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Loire Valley is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Rouen to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 189+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rouen to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
4h 31m
€101–180
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
10h 30m
€39–69
Drive 298.6 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Loire Valleycar 298.6 km
3h 36m
€47–67

Rouen to Loire Valley by bus and foot

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10h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Rouen, 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, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Loire Valley via Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 10h 30m.

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