How to travel from Toulouse to Tours, France

The distance between Toulouse and Tours is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Toulouse 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Tours Parking Peupliers.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Tours

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Toulouse and Tours is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Toulouse and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Tours. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse 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 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Toulouse and Tours. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Tauzia. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Toulouse and Tours. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Toulouse and Tours. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Tours

Transport options from Toulouse to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 3 similar
2h 55m
€170($170)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€140($140)
4 times a day670km (416 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 35m
€180($180)
every 20 mins896km (557 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train4h 25m
€225($225)
every 4 hours824km (512 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€120($120)
every 4 hours584km (363 miles)
Train via Angouleme4hrs
€135($135)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€16($16)
3 times a week589km (366 miles)
Bus via Niort9h 15m
€42($42)
twice a week608km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€79($79)
on demand585km (363 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