How to travel from Poitiers to Tours, France

The distance between Poitiers and Tours is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 31min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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.

  • Duration31min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Tours

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 31min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Poitiers and Tours is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 31min to get from Poitiers and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Tours is to take the train which takes around 31min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Tours. It typically takes around 31min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Poitiers and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 31min.

TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Tours. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 31min, 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 Poitiers and Tours. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poitiers and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Tours. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 31min.

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 Poitiers and Tours. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Poitiers to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Tours

Transport options from Poitiers to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
31min
€40($40)
every 3 hours101km (63 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€10($10)
every 20 mins103km (64 miles)
Drive
1hr
€14($14)
on demand103km (64 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