How to travel from Le Havre to Tours, France

The distance between Le Havre and Tours is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 St Lazare and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Tours.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Tours

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Le Havre and Tours is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Le Havre and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Tours. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Le Havre and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Tours. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Le Havre and Tours. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Le Havre to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Tours

Transport options from Le Havre to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€85($85)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€29($29)
6 times a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€55($55)
on demand306km (190 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