How to travel from Grenoble to Tours, France

The distance between Grenoble and Tours is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Tours

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Grenoble and Tours is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Grenoble and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Grenoble and Tours. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 15m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Tours. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Grenoble and Tours. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Grenoble to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Tours

Transport options from Grenoble to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€380($380)
every 3 hours598km (371 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4hrs
€250($250)
every 20 mins809km (503 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€165($165)
4 times a day856km (532 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€205($205)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€11($11)
6 times a week673km (418 miles)
Bus to Tours8h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily603km (374 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€79($79)
on demand589km (366 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