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

The cheapest way to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Périgueux and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Périgueux to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from LR PERIGUEUX-Place Francheville and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Angouleme, Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV, Gare Routiere 2- Loudun and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Périgueux to Loire Valley?

The distance between Périgueux and Loire Valley is 533 km. The road distance is 268.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley, including transfers.

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

Périgueux to Loire Valley bus services, operated by Dordogne Regional Bus Lines (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), depart from LR PERIGUEUX-Place Francheville station.

Train or bus from Périgueux to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Périgueux to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Périgueux to Loire Valley bus services, operated by Dordogne Regional Bus Lines (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), arrive at LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Périgueux to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Périgueux to Loire Valley is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Périgueux to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 754+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Périgueux to Loire Valley 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 Perigueux to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to SaumurTer
6h 3m
€87–286
Drive 268.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Périgueux to Loire Valley268.4 km
3h 42m
€42–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF310
2. Take the train from Angouleme to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellay110
4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere 2- Loudun to Pole Balzac Gare Routiere - SaumurL2
9h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perigueux to Limoges BenedictinsTer
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to PoitiersTer
3. Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellay110
4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere 2- Loudun to Pole Balzac Gare Routiere - SaumurL2
10h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Place Francheville to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF310
2. Take the bus from Angouleme to Poitiers
3. Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellay110
4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere 2- Loudun to Pole Balzac Gare Routiere - SaumurL2
11h 23m

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Distance: 532.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Perigueux to Loire Valley via Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Place Francheville to Loire Valley via Angouleme, Poitiers, Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV, Gare Routiere 2- Loudun, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 11h 23m.

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