The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Tours is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Tours by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tours → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tours.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Tours by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Tours is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Tours is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Tours. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 25m.
SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Tours. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Tours. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Tours. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Nazaire and Tours. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | €40($40) | 6 times a week | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €50($50) | on demand | 275km (171 miles) |
The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.