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

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay and Poitiers - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Bordeaux?

The distance between Loire Valley and Bordeaux is 405 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux, including transfers.

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

Loire Valley to Bordeaux bus services, operated by Ogalo, depart from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Bordeaux bus services, operated by Ogalo, arrive at Gare Routiere 1 - Loudun station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Bordeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Bordeaux is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Loire Valley to Bordeaux.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2191+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Loire Valley to Bordeaux - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3h 48m
€72–244
Drive 306.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Bordeaux306.9 km
3h 24m
€48–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV110
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
8h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Gare Leon Blum110
3. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
8h 59m
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV110
3. Take the bus from Poitiers to Bordeaux
9h 12m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 405.4 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bordeaux St Jean via Saumur and St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay, POITIERS Gare Leon Blum, and Poitiers - Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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