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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Tours is to train and bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Tours is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Tours. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Tours. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Mainz to Tours?

The distance between Mainz and Tours is 770 km. The road distance is 724.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Mainz to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Tours bus from?

Mainz to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Tours train from?

Mainz to Tours train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Tours?

The best way to get from Mainz to Tours is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Mainz to Tours bus arrive?

Mainz to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Mainz to Tours train arrive?

Mainz to Tours train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Tours is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Mainz to Tours.

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

Book your Mainz to Tours train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Tours.

Mainz to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Tours by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
7h 38m
€97–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
15h 2m
€44–65
Drive 724.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Tours724.8 km
7h 22m
€113–163
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
6h 24m
€112–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to ToursFlixBus N1151
15h 35m
€70–100
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
7h 19m
€123–434
Fly Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 53m
€147–464
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 30m
€171–531

Mainz to Tours by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St Pierre Des Corps via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Tours 6 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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