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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Tours is to bus via Clermont-Ferrand which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Tours is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Tours. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Marseille to Tours?

The distance between Marseille and Tours is 962 km. The road distance is 730.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Tours without a car is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 5h 50m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Marseille to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Tours bus from?

Marseille to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Tours train from?

Marseille to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Tours?

The best way to get from Marseille to Tours is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 5h 50m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €400 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Marseille to Tours bus arrive?

Marseille to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Where does the Marseille to Tours train arrive?

Marseille to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Tours is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Marseille to Tours.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

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Marseille to Tours - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Marseille 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 via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
5h 50m
€138–361
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Clermont-Ferrandbus N1719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Toursbus 724
12h 50m
€37–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h
€50–75
Drive 730.1 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Tourscar 730.1 km
7h 59m
€111–160
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4h 57m
€110–402
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
6h 44m
€158–362
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 14m
€66–274
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5h 41m
€125–377
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 20m
€63–279
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
2h 58m
€119–395
Train to Toulon-Hyères Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulon Sainte-Mussetrain
2. Fly from Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLN - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 35m
€219–734

Marseille to Tours by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 12h.

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