How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToursCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Caen and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Tours

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€61($61)
twice a week396km (246 miles)
Train via Caen4h 10m
€61($61)
twice daily394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€68($68)
on demand378km (235 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