How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToursClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Tours by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Tours. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Tours

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€56($56)
5 times a day376km (233 miles)
Train via Moulins sur Allier3h 45m
€110($110)
4 times a day376km (233 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€20($20)
every 20 mins333km (207 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€61($61)
on demand338km (210 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