How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToursSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 15m.

Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Tours

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€275($275)
every 4 hours893km (555 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train3h 55m
€230($230)
5 times a day993km (617 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours548km (341 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€20($20)
every 20 mins586km (364 miles)
Bus to Tours9hrs
€33($33)
hourly572km (355 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand552km (343 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