The distance between Calais and Tours is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Calais 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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Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Tours.
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There are several options for getting from Calais to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Calais and Tours is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Calais and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Tours is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Tours. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Calais and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Calais and Tours. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €120($120) | twice daily | 588km (366 miles) |
Train via Paris Nord | 4h 55m | €115($115) | 4 times a day | 529km (329 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 55m | €53($53) | 5 times a week | 588km (365 miles) |
Train to Amiens, bus | 9h 50m | €54($54) | 4 times a week | 604km (375 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €70($70) | on demand | 517km (321 miles) |
Réseau régional - Oise
LR Région Hauts-de-France
Aéroport Paris Beauvais
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.