How to travel from Nantes to Tours, France

The distance between Nantes and Tours is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nantes to Tours by train 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.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Tours

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 1h 35m.

The distance between Nantes and Tours is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Nantes and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Tours is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Tours. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Tours. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 and Tours. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Tours

Transport options from Nantes to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€30($30)
every 3 hours195km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand219km (136 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