How to travel from Carcassonne to Tours, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Tours is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Tours Parking Peupliers.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Tours

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Carcassonne and Tours is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Carcassonne and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Carcassonne and Tours. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Tauzia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Tours. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Carcassonne and Tours. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Tours

Transport options from Carcassonne to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€380($380)
every 4 hours852km (529 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 5m
€185($185)
every 4 hours891km (554 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€160($160)
4 times a day762km (474 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 45m
€200($200)
every 20 mins989km (615 miles)
Train to Perpignan, plane4h 50m
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch6h 35m
€220($220)
once daily1,108km (688 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€25($25)
twice a week683km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€90($90)
on demand676km (420 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