How to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours, France

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToursNantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Angers and then to Tours.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours

There are several options for getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Angers. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Tours from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is to drive which will take 2h 15m and cost around €31 ($31).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Angers and then to Tours. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Tours. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Transport options from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
€21($21)
twice daily234km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€31($31)
on demand231km (144 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