There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3h 14m€64–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Toursbus FlixBus N1153
7h 25m€23–60Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 15m€31–80Drive 452.6 km
- Drive from Lille to Tourscar 452.6 km
4h 20m€69–100Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3h 28m€60–120Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lille to Tours453.7 km
5h 26m€29
Lille to Tours by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Tours is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €60 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Tours. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Lille and Tours is 451 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Lille to Tours, including transfers.
Lille to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.
Lille to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
The best way to get from Lille to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 3h 14m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Tours, France?
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €43–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lille to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lille to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Lille to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Tours is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Lille to Tours.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille and Tours. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.