How to travel from Amiens to Tours, France

The distance between Amiens and Tours is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amiens to Tours by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Tours.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Tours

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Amiens and Tours is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Amiens and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Tours. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Amiens and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Tours. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Amiens and Tours. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Amiens to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Tours

Transport options from Amiens to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€71($71)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€27($27)
once daily387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand373km (232 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