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

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Carnac is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Carnac?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Illertissen via Gare routière Balzac, Angers, Nantes and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Carnac?

The distance between Loire Valley and Carnac is 316 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Loire Valley to Carnac, including transfers.

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

Loire Valley to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Carnac?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Carnac is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Carnac bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Carnac?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Carnac is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Loire Valley to Carnac.

Where can I stay near Carnac?

There are 2709+ hotels available in Carnac.

Loire Valley to Carnac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Loire Valley to Carnac 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 Angers Saint-Laudtrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Auraytrain Tgv
5h 35m
€84–171
Drive 280.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Carnaccar 280.8 km
3h 21m
€44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Auraytrain Tgv
7h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Nantesbus 724
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Auraybus 761
9h 42m

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to Carnac.

Launch map view

Distance: 316.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Illertissen via Saumur, Angers St Laud, Auray, Gare Routière, and Place De Gaulle in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Illertissen via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 9h 42m.

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