How to travel from Rouen to Tours, France

The distance between Rouen and Tours is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen 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 via Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre

Take the train to Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Tours.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Tours

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Rouen and Tours is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rouen and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Tours. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Rouen and Tours. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Tours. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Rouen and Tours. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Rouen to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Tours

Transport options from Rouen to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre + 1 similar
2h 35m
€100($100)
6 times a week347km (215 miles)
Train2h 50m
€88($88)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€30($30)
every 20 mins387km (241 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€42($42)
on demand308km (191 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