How to travel from Marseille to Tours, France

The distance between Marseille and Tours is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to Tours by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Tours.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Tours.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance796km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Tours

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Tours by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Marseille and Tours is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Marseille and Tours by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Tours is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Tours. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Marseille and Tours. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Tours. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Tours. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Tours St Symphorien (TUF). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Tours with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Ryanair fly between Marseille and Tours. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Tours St Symphorien (TUF). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Marseille to Tours typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Tours St Symphorien (TUF).

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 Marseille and Tours. The distance is around 796km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Tours is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Tours

Transport options from Marseille to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 50m
€160($160)
every 20 mins596km (370 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€220($220)
every 20 mins871km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€180($180)
every 20 mins980km (609 miles)
Train via Nimes5h 55m
€185($185)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€53($53)
once daily834km (518 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 25m
€77($77)
6 times a week892km (554 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand796km (495 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