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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Tours is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Tours is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Tours Parking Peupliers. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Tours. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Tours?

The distance between Zurich and Tours is 904 km. The road distance is 715.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Zurich to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Tours bus from?

Zurich to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Tours train from?

Zurich to Tours train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Tours?

The best way to get from Zurich to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €430 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Tours bus arrive?

Zurich to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Zurich to Tours train arrive?

Zurich to Tours train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Tours is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Zurich to Tours.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
8h 15m
€129–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
15h 45m
€35–55
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m
€37–159
Drive 715.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Tourscar 715.5 km
7h 46m
€125–180
Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 18m
€127–408
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
10h 12m
€164–315
Fly Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 48m
€103–330
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 16m
€137–417
Fly Zurich Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane ZRH - TUF
17h 20m
€121–426

Zurich to Tours by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 904.2 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to St Pierre Des Corps via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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