There are 6 ways to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Quimper to Angers Saint-Laud081G
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to ToursTer
5h 20m€75–147Bus via Nantes
cheapest- Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-BatignollesBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 29m€20–149Bus
- Take the bus from Quimper to Nantes1713
- Take the bus from Nantes to Tours724 / ...
7h 28m€29–56Drive 417.9 km
- Drive from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley417.9 km
4h 35m€64–93Train via Rennes
- Take the train from Quimper to RennesTer
- Take the train from Rennes to Le MansTer
- Take the train from Le Mans to ToursTer
6h 31m€79–188Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Quimper to Tours418.6 km
5h 36m€27
Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at Ursulines via Nantes and Vaucanson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at Tours via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Quimper and Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 450 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.
The best way to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley, including transfers.
Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Quimper station.
Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Quimper station.
The best way to get from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Quimper, France and Châteaux of the Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Angers St Laud and Tours in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Nantes, Tours, Vaucanson, and Ursulines in around 7h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Quimper to Angers Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €55–85
- Rail 1st Class
- €85–130
Train from Angers St Laud to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Quimper to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Quimper to Angers Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
Train from Quimper to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Quimper to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers Saint-Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Quimper to Châteaux of the Loire Valley.
There are 1620+ hotels available in Châteaux of the Loire Valley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Quimper and Châteaux of the Loire Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.