How to travel from Tours to Bayeux, France

The distance between Tours and Bayeux is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tours to Bayeux by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Caen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Tours to Bayeux by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Tours and Bayeux is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Tours and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Bayeux. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Tours and Bayeux. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tours and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Tours and Bayeux. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Transport options from Tours to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€47($47)
twice daily292km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€52($52)
on demand288km (179 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux