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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Tours is to bus which costs €55 - €230 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Tours is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €120 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Tours. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Tours?

The distance between Reading and Tours is 739 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Tours without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Reading to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Tours bus from?

Reading to Tours bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Tours train from?

Reading to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Tours?

The best way to get from Reading to Tours is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €230 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Reading to Tours bus arrive?

Reading to Tours bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:14 AM in Reading and 5:14 AM in Tours.

Where does the Reading to Tours train arrive?

Reading to Tours train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1633+ hotels available in Tours.

Reading to Tours - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
6h 29m
€125–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
15h 20m
€59–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Tours
9h 48m
€76–362
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tours
7h 56m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliers
18h 23m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
6h 57m
€137–399
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 31m
€105–298
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 9m
€114–364
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
8h 16m
€83–340
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
6h 40m
€106–435
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Le Mans
4. Take the train from Le Mans to Tours
9h 13m
€124–372

Reading to Tours by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.5 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Reading to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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