How to travel from Tours to Le Havre, France

The distance between Tours and Le Havre is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tours to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Tours to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Tours and Le Havre is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tours and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Tours and Le Havre. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Le Havre. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 30m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Tours to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Le Havre

Transport options from Tours to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€85($85)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€30($30)
4 times a day443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€55($55)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre