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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from Lyon to Loire Valley?

The distance between Lyon and Loire Valley is 544 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lyon to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lyon to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Loire Valley is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Lyon to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 750+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Lyon to Loire Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Loire Valley by train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur121A / ...
5h 45m
€57–237
Drive 491.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Loire Valley491.8 km
5h 11m
€75–108
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
5h 54m
€88–212
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LYS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
7h 42m
€186–424

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 543.5 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur 4 times a day. Tickets cost €29–75 and the journey takes 5h 32m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.

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