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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Tours is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 10m.

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 15m and costs €110 - €330.

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 10m.

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.

How far is it from Mainz to Tours?

The distance between Mainz and Tours is 769 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 and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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, bus or fly from Mainz to Tours?

The best way to get from Mainz to Tours is to train which takes 7h and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €500 and takes 6h 40m.

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 24m 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 1861+ hotels available in Tours.

Mainz to Tours - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h
€133–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Toursbus FlixBus N1151
15h 10m
€65–120
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
14h 11m
€69–147
Drive 724.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Tourscar 724.8 km
7h 24m
€114–165
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 15m
€115–322
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h 49m
€133–254
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 49m
€147–354
Fly Frankfurt to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane FRA - TUF
6h 40m
€219–500
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 5m
€194–525

Mainz to Tours by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.4 km
Duration: 7h

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 14h 11m.

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