How to travel from Tours to Quimper, France

The distance between Tours and Quimper is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tours to Quimper 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Tours to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Tours and Quimper is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tours and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Quimper. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Quimper. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Quimper with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Quimper. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

How do I get from Tours to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Quimper

Transport options from Tours to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€165($165)
5 times a day715km (444 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€64($64)
4 times a day449km (279 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€24($24)
once daily450km (279 miles)
Bus via Rennes Place de la Gare8h 40m
€24($24)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€79($79)
on demand441km (274 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper