How to travel from Nimes to Tours, France
The distance between Nimes and Tours is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes to Tours by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tours → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Tours
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Tours by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Nimes and Tours is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nimes and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Tours is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Tours. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Nimes and Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF). instead which will take 2h 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 Nimes and Tours. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Tours
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 45m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 3h 45m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 4h 20m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 955km (593 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 853km (530 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 945km (587 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train | 4h 50m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 979km (608 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €160($160) | once daily | 902km (561 miles) |
| Train to St Pierre Des Corps | 4h 35m | €165($165) | twice a week | 902km (561 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €95($95) | on demand | 714km (444 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.
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