How to travel from Bordeaux to Tours, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Tours is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Fly

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours Parking Peupliers.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

Euroscoach By Cm Tours

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Tours

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Bordeaux and Tours is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Bordeaux and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Tours is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Tours. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 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 Bordeaux and Tours. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 4hrs.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Tours. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bordeaux and Tours. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Tours St Symphorien (TUF) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bordeaux to Tours. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bordeaux to Tours typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

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 Bordeaux and Tours. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Tours

Transport options from Bordeaux to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€75($75)
every 4 hours327km (203 miles)
Fly
3h 15m
€170($170)
every 10 mins1,079km (670 miles)
Bus
4hrs
4 times a day347km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€47($47)
on demand347km (216 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