How to travel from Tours to Paris

Sat, Apr 04
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
TGV INOUI
BlaBlaCar Bus
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
FlixBus
Alsa
1,000+ more
TGV INOUI
BlaBlaCar Bus
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
FlixBus
Alsa
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Tours to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus

$44

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

2h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Tours to Paris

How to get from Tours to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Tours to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM2h50
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    12:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51062
    1:50 PM4h00
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    5:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187108440+TGV INOUI8362
    10:28 AM1h14
    Tours station
    11:42 AMParis Gare Montparnasse
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGV INOUI8318
    5:16 PM1h23
    Tours station
    6:39 PMParis Gare Montparnasse
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860552
    8:42 AM2h18
    Tours station
    11:00 AMParis Gare d'Austerlitz
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860556
    11:09 AM2h14
    Tours station
    1:23 PMParis Gare d'Austerlitz
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:30 PM2h45
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    3:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    12:30 PM2h45
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    3:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3172
    2:40 PM3h25
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    6:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sat
Apr 04
Sun
Apr 05
Mon
Apr 06
Tue
Apr 07
Wed
Apr 08
Thu
Apr 09
Fri
Apr 10
Sat
Apr 11
Sun
Apr 12
Mon
Apr 13
Tue
Apr 14
Wed
Apr 15
Thu
Apr 16
Fri
Apr 17
Sat
Apr 18
Sun
Apr 19
Mon
Apr 20
Tue
Apr 21
Wed
Apr 22
Thu
Apr 23
Fri
Apr 24

Travel from Tours to Paris: Journey Details

There are a variety of transport options available for travelers in France who want to journey from Tours to Paris. These include bus and train travel. Since the cities are located so close together air travel is not an option. You can also opt for a ride-share journey or hire a private rental car to travel from Tours to Paris. In general, bus travel between the two cities is the most affordable option, but train journeys can be completed in just over an hour, making it a very fast option.

Return trips from Paris to Tours are also available.

How to get from Tours to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Tours to Paris, 52,28% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Tours to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Tours to Paris. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Tours to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tours to Paris.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Tours and Paris including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Paris is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Paris:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Paris costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Tours to Paris is approximately 127 miles (205 km).
The average frequency per day from Tours to Paris is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and Paris as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tours to Paris:
  • Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Paris Gare Montparnasse.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tours to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tours to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
  • 27 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Tours to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Tours to Paris: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to FranceTravel to ParisHow to travel from Tours to Paris

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone