How to travel from Tours to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Tours and Strasbourg is around 675km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tours to Strasbourg 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 via Lorraine Tgv

Take the train to Lorraine Tgv and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Tours to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Tours and Strasbourg is around 675km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tours and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Strasbourg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12hrs 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 690km (429 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 Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Strasbourg

Transport options from Tours to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lorraine Tgv + 1 similar
3h 30m
€155($155)
once daily675km (420 miles)
Train3h 40m
€130($130)
every 20 mins675km (420 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€275($275)
every 20 mins924km (574 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 10m
€300($300)
twice daily821km (510 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€45($45)
3 times a week792km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€95($95)
on demand690km (429 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg