The distance between Metz and Tours is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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.
👋 Also check out Tours → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Metz and Tours is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Metz and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Tours. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Tours. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8h 15m.
Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Tours. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Metz and Tours. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 539km (335 miles) |
Train via Meuse TGV | 3hrs | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 550km (342 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 627km (390 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €22($22) | every 20 mins | 579km (360 miles) |
Bus to Tours | 11h 15m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 635km (395 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €100($100) | on demand | 559km (347 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.