What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Tours?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Tours is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Tours?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Tours is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Tours station. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Quatrefages and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Tours. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Nimes Pont Du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Arles to Tours?

The distance between Arles and Tours is 918 km. The road distance is 654.5 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Tours without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Tours without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Tours?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Arles to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Tours bus from?

Arles to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Tours train from?

Arles to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.

Train or bus from Arles to Tours?

The best way to get from Arles to Tours is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Arles to Tours bus arrive?

Arles to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Where does the Arles to Tours train arrive?

Arles to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Arles to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Tours is 655 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Arles to Tours.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Tours?

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Tours.

Arles to Tours - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Arles to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
5h 48m
€145–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 58m
€48–74
Drive 654.5 km
1. Drive from Arles to Tourscar 654.5 km
7h 29m
€101–146
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
3h 33m
€125–411
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5h 31m
€140–419
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
6h 47m
€93–290
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 16m
€141–393
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 55m
€98–265
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
7h 53m
€76–332
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MPL - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 52m
€163–481

Arles to Tours by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 917.6 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Tours, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to St Pierre Des Corps once daily. Tickets cost €140–230 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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