How to travel from Lille to Tours, France

The distance between Lille and Tours is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille 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 St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus via Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport

Take the bus to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport and then to Tours.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Tours

There are several options for getting from Lille to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Lille and Tours is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lille and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Lille and Tours. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Tours. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Lille and Tours. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Lille to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Tours

Transport options from Lille to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€100($100)
twice daily486km (302 miles)
Bus via Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport + 1 similar
7h 10m
€32($32)
3 times a week464km (289 miles)
Bus7h 20m
€30($30)
5 times a week482km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€61($61)
on demand454km (282 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