How to travel from Avignon to Tours, France

The distance between Avignon and Tours is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Avignon 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 Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Tours.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Tours

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Avignon and Tours is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Tours is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon 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 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Tours. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Avignon and Tours. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Tours. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Avignon and Tours. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Tours

Transport options from Avignon to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2hrs
€185($185)
5 times a day657km (408 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 10m
€245($245)
5 times a day932km (579 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 35m
€225($225)
every 4 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 60m
€280($280)
every 20 mins1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 5m
€195($195)
4 times a day966km (600 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 15m
€220($220)
4 times a day894km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€170($170)
twice a week930km (578 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch6h 25m
€190($190)
once daily1,050km (653 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€49($49)
twice daily722km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€95($95)
on demand711km (442 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