How to travel from Paris to Tours, France

The distance between Paris and Tours is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris to Tours by train, bus 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.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Tours

There are several options for getting from Paris to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Paris and Tours is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Paris 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 Paris to Tours is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Tours. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Tours. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Paris and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Tours. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Paris and Tours. The distance is around 234km (145 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 Paris to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Paris to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Tours

Transport options from Paris to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€55($55)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
€16($16)
hourly237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€32($32)
on demand234km (145 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