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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Loire Valley is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €370.

How far is it from Avignon to Loire Valley?

The distance between Avignon and Loire Valley is 1002 km. The road distance is 695.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Avignon to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Avignon to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Loire Valley is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Avignon to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 768+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Avignon to Loire Valley - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Loire Valley by train (TGV), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saumur081B
6h 41m
€184–398
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
7h 40m
€95–270
Drive 695.2 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Loire Valley695.2 km
7h 40m
€109–157
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
6h 20m
€108–286
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
6h 4m
€98–362
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MRS - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
6h 15m
€173–520
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
7h 50m
€168–534

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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Distance: 1,001.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Loire Valley, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saumur once daily. Tickets cost €160–350 and the journey takes 5h 3m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.

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