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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tours is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tours is to train via Antony which takes 3h 51m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Lyon to Tours?

The distance between Lyon and Tours is 638 km. The road distance is 442.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Tours without a car is to train via Antony which takes 3h 51m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Lyon to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tours bus from?

Lyon to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tours train from?

Lyon to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Tours?

The best way to get from Lyon to Tours is to train via Antony which takes 3h 51m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Tours bus arrive?

Lyon to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Where does the Lyon to Tours train arrive?

Lyon to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tours is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Lyon to Tours.

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

Book your Lyon to Tours train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1728+ hotels available in Tours.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Tours?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Tours. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Tours - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Tours by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3h 51m
€93–239
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Toursrideshare 440.8 km
5h 44m
€31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€32–59
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5h 25m
€135–345
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
4h 55m
€65–180
Drive 442.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tourscar 442.3 km
4h 47m
€69–100
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
6h 10m
€75–222

Lyon to Tours by train

64Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps via Massy Tgv in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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