There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Loire Valley by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BCN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 35m€83–251Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PMI - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 33m€79–222Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Saumurtrain Tgv
11h 11m€263–436Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nantesbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
16h 28m€126–181Drive 803.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Loire Valleycar 803.6 km
9h 27m€131–189Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAD - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 45m€92–311Fly from Málaga Airport, train
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AGP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 52m€112–318Fly from Seville Airport, train
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SVQ - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 3m€122–373Fly from Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane VLC - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 41m€105–312Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
17h 5m€105–164
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Loire Valley is to bus and train which costs €100 - €170 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Saumur via Barcelona-Sants and Montpellier Sud De France. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Spain and Loire Valley is 884 km. The road distance is 803.6 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs €260 - €440.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Spain to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Spain to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Spain to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Loire Valley is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Spain and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Loire Valley via Barcelona-Sants, Montpellier Sud De France, and Saumur in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–200
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–200
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
Flights from Seville Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–250
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 Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Spain to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Sud De France station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Loire Valley is 804 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Spain to Loire Valley.
There are 858+ hotels available in Loire Valley.










