There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
9h 17m€225–364Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus
14h 57m€110–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
13h 14m€148–234Drive 746.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Loire Valleycar 746.4 km
8h 52m€133–191Fly Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
8h 28m€152–373Train via Nevers
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
11h 11m€185–298Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 29m€132–350Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain
8h€184–426Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
8h 7m€169–439Fly Zurich Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane ZRH - TUF
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain
9h 5m€150–525
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €110 - €170 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Loire Valley is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Saumur - North via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Saumur via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Zurich and Loire Valley is 1010 km. The road distance is 746.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Zurich to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Zurich to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Loire Valley train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Loire Valley is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Loire Valley via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Loire Valley via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 14h 57m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–410
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Zurich to Loire Valley train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Loire Valley is 746 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Zurich to Loire Valley.
There are 870+ hotels available in Loire Valley.



