What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Descartes?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Descartes is to bus via Tours which costs €12 - €40 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Descartes?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Descartes is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Descartes?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Descartes. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Pierre Ballue via Peupliers and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Paris to Descartes?

The distance between Paris and Descartes is 278 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Descartes without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Descartes without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Descartes?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Paris to Descartes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Descartes bus from?

Paris to Descartes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Train or bus from Paris to Descartes?

The best way to get from Paris to Descartes is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €65 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Paris to Descartes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Descartes?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Descartes is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Paris to Descartes.

Where can I stay near Descartes?

There are 418+ hotels available in Descartes.

Paris to Descartes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Descartes by train (TGV), train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Tours to Port De Pilestrain Ter
3h 3m
€64–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
5h 17m
€11–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
3h 42m
€33–79
Drive 290.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Descartescar 290.2 km
2h 56m
€45–65
Train, bus via Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays D'Auvergne
1. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
4h 47m
€42–87
Bus via Tours
1. Take the bus from Paris to Toursbus FlixBus S703 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
5h 49m
€12–37

Paris to Descartes by train and bus

24Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Descartes, France?

You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Descartes via Tours and Port De Piles in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Pierre Ballue via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Halte Routière in around 5h 17m.

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