The distance between La Rochelle and Tours is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Tours → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 1h 45m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tours is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from La Rochelle and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Tours is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Tours. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Rochelle and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 45m.
TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Tours. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Tours. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 242km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €32($32) | on demand | 235km (146 miles) |
The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.