How to travel from Reims to Tours, France

The distance between Reims and Tours is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reims 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 Paris l'Est and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Tours

There are several options for getting from Reims to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Reims and Tours is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Reims and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Reims and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 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 Reims and Tours. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Tours

Transport options from Reims to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€110($110)
every 4 hours371km (231 miles)
Train to St-Pierre-des-Corps2h 35m
€82($82)
4 times a day380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€50($50)
on demand372km (231 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