How to travel from Montpellier to Tours, France

The distance between Montpellier and Tours is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier 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.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance662km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Tours

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Montpellier and Tours is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Montpellier and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Tours. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Montpellier and Tours. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Tours. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train 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 Montpellier and Tours. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Montpellier to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Tours

Transport options from Montpellier to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 4 similar
3h 5m
€180($180)
every 4 hours814km (506 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 15m
€160($160)
4 times a week720km (448 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins906km (563 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a day805km (500 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
€170($170)
4 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€170($170)
twice daily952km (591 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€40($40)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€89($89)
on demand662km (411 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