How to travel from Nice to Tours, France
The distance between Nice and Tours is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Nice 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 → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€230($230)
1 similiar route
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Bus via GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE
Take the bus to GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE then Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Tours Pl du General Leclerc.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€11($11)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Tours
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Nice and Tours is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Nice and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Tours. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Raspail and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nice and Tours. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Nice and Tours. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
FlixBus, Zou! LER, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nice and Tours. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Tours. The distance is around 953km (592 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Tours
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 901km (560 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train | 3h 55m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 983km (611 miles) |
| Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train | 4h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 819km (509 miles) |
| Fly to Poitiers (PIS), Train | 4h 60m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 1,752km (1,089 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 5hrs | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €230($230) | twice daily | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Train | 7h 45m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Bus via GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE + 1 similar | 13h 45m | €11($11) | 6 times a week | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Bus | 14hrs | €63($63) | 5 times a week | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 953km (592 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Tours
Airlines
Air Corsica
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Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Train operators
Airports near Tours
The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Tours
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Tours
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Tours