How to travel from Versailles to Tours, France

The distance between Versailles and Tours is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles to Tours 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 St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Tours

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Versailles and Tours is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Versailles and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Tours is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Tours. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Tours. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Versailles and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Tours. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Versailles and Tours. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Versailles to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Tours

Transport options from Versailles to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€65($65)
hourly236km (146 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€17($17)
6 times a week240km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€32($32)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours