How to travel from Arcachon to Tours, France
The distance between Arcachon and Tours is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arcachon 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.
👋 Also check out Tours → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€70($70)
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€270($270)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Tours
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Tours by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Arcachon and Tours is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Arcachon and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arcachon and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 30m.
TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Tours. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Arcachon and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Arcachon and Tours. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Tours
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | €70($70) | once a week | 383km (238 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | €270($270) | hourly | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €75($75) | on demand | 415km (258 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.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Tours
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Tours
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Tours