How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Tours, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Tours is around 598km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Tours by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToursAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Tours.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Tours

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Tours by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Tours is around 598km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Tours by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Tours is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Tours. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Tours. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Tours. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Tours. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Tours St Symphorien (TUF). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Aix-en-Provence and Tours with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Ryanair fly between Aix-en-Provence and Tours. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Tours St Symphorien (TUF). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Tours typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Tours. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Tours is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Tours

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
1h 60m
€155($155)
5 times a day598km (372 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€215($215)
5 times a day873km (542 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 55m
€245($245)
every 20 mins962km (598 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train4h 5m
€160($160)
4 times a day907km (564 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€210($210)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
€51($51)
twice daily804km (500 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand11h 35m
€30($30)
6 times a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand781km (485 miles)

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Airports near Tours

The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours