How to travel from Arras to Tours, France

The distance between Arras and Tours is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arras 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 St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Tours

There are several options for getting from Arras to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Arras and Tours is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Arras and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Arras and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 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 Arras and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Arras and Tours. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Arras to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Tours

Transport options from Arras to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€80($80)
twice daily440km (273 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€62($62)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus4h 50m
€55($55)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand412km (256 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