How to travel from Tours to Gordes, France

The distance between Tours and Gordes is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Tours to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Tours and Gordes is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 522km (324 miles)

It takes around 10h 35m to get from Tours and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Gordes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tours and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tours and Gordes. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Avignon - Le Pontet, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Gordes. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Tours to Gordes

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Gordes

Transport options from Tours to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 35m
€180($180)
5 times a week701km (436 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€240($240)
5 times a week975km (606 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane5h 25m
€270($270)
5 times a week1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€205($205)
5 times a week1,010km (628 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€55($55)
5 times a week763km (474 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand735km (457 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes