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.
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.
👋 Also check out Tours → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the train to Clermont-Ferrand then take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 55m | €175($175) | every 20 mins | 681km (423 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 3h 30m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 895km (556 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4hrs | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 988km (614 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 4h 5m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 956km (594 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 10m | €220($220) | 4 times a day | 886km (551 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5hrs | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 990km (615 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €170($170) | twice a week | 922km (573 miles) |
Train via Nimes | 5hrs | €170($170) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 15m | €180($180) | 6 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €100($100) | on demand | 741km (460 miles) |
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