How to travel from Strasbourg to Tours, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Tours is around 675km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Train via Lorraine Tgv

Take the train to Lorraine Tgv and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Tours

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Strasbourg and Tours is around 675km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Strasbourg and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Tours is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Tours. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Strasbourg and Tours. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Tours with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Tours. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 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 Strasbourg and Tours. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Tours

Transport options from Strasbourg to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lorraine Tgv + 1 similar
3h 35m
€155($155)
once daily675km (420 miles)
Train3h 55m
€130($130)
4 times a day675km (420 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 50m
€255($255)
4 times a day923km (573 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€45($45)
3 times a week789km (490 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€95($95)
on demand690km (429 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