How to travel from Caen to Tours, France

The distance between Caen and Tours is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Caen to Tours by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Tours

There are several options for getting from Caen to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Caen and Tours is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Caen and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Tours is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Caen and Tours. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Caen and Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Caen and Tours. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Tours

Transport options from Caen to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€45($45)
twice daily264km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€35($35)
on demand257km (160 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