How to travel from Tours to Megeve, France
The distance between Tours and Megeve is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tours to Megeve by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Megeve → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Megeve Autogare.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tours to Megeve by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Tours and Megeve is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Tours and Megeve by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Megeve is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tours and Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tours and Megeve. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Tours and Megeve. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 45m 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 708km (440 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 Tours to Megeve is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 50m | €230($230) | 3 times a week | 915km (569 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 687km (427 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane and bus | 4h 20m | €270($270) | twice daily | 765km (476 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 4h 40m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 878km (545 miles) |
| Train to Poitiers, plane and bus | 4h 50m | €420($425) | 3 times a week | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | €48($48) | 3 times a week | 723km (449 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €95($95) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tours and Megeve
Airlines
Chalair Aviation
Bus companies
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Train operators
Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve