How to travel from Alès to Tours, France

The distance between Alès and Tours is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

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

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train via Nimes

Take the train to Nimes and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance612km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Tours

There are several options for getting from Alès to Tours by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Alès and Tours is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Alès and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Tours is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Alès and Tours. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Alès to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Tours

Transport options from Alès to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 5 similar
2h 60m
€190($190)
once daily746km (463 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4hrs
€285($285)
once daily1,020km (634 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€170($170)
every 4 hours913km (567 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 50m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,006km (625 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours905km (562 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5hrs
€195($195)
once daily1,055km (656 miles)
Train via Nimes + 1 similar
5h 5m
€155($155)
once daily951km (591 miles)
Train5h 10m
€150($150)
twice daily950km (591 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€110($110)
on demand612km (380 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