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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Tours is to bus via Paris which costs €28 - €190 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Tours is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Tours. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Bath to Tours?

The distance between Bath and Tours is 852 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Bath to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Tours bus from?

Bath to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Tours train from?

Bath to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Tours?

The best way to get from Bath to Tours is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €28 - €190 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Bath to Tours bus arrive?

Bath to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 7:52 AM in Bath and 8:52 AM in Tours.

Where does the Bath to Tours train arrive?

Bath to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Bath to Tours train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to Tours?

Book your Bath to Tours bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Tours.

Bath to Tours - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, or train

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 Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
7h 15m
€145–553
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
17h 43m
€28–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Tours
10h 20m
€83–377
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tours
9h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours735 / ...
17h 55m
€43–148
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
6h 46m
€93–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 49m
€157–581
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 27m
€136–398
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 23m
€121–435
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 32m
€126–537
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
9h 30m
€102–414

Bath to Tours by train, subway, and foot

108Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 851.7 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 43m.

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