How to travel from Arles to Tours, France

The distance between Arles and Tours is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Arles to Tours by train, bus, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Clermont-Ferrand then take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance741km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Tours

There are several options for getting from Arles to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Arles and Tours is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (320 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Arles and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Tours is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Tours. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Arles and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Arles and Tours. The distance is around 741km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Tours

Transport options from Arles to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 55m
€175($175)
every 20 mins681km (423 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 30m
€220($220)
5 times a day895km (556 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4hrs
€275($275)
every 20 mins988km (614 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 5m
€235($235)
every 20 mins956km (594 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 10m
€220($220)
4 times a day886km (551 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5hrs
€180($180)
every 20 mins990km (615 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€170($170)
twice a week922km (573 miles)
Train via Nimes5hrs
€170($170)
once daily943km (586 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 15m
€180($180)
6 times a week752km (467 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand741km (460 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