How to travel from Dijon to Tours, France

The distance between Dijon and Tours is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Tours.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance418km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Tours

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Dijon and Tours is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dijon and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Tours is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Tours. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Dijon and Tours. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Tours. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Dijon and Tours. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Tours

Transport options from Dijon to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€135($135)
every 2 hours510km (317 miles)
Train via Nevers4h 40m
€165($165)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€35($35)
4 times a week531km (330 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€56($56)
on demand418km (260 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