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 16m and costs €120 - €400.

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 Mulhouse Ville and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Tours?

The distance between Zurich and Tours is 860 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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 44m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Tours?

The best way to get from Zurich to Tours is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 44m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 1m.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Tours is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Zurich to Tours.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Tours.

Zurich to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h 44m
€166–361
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 1m
€49–104
Drive 715.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Tourscar 715.5 km
7h 44m
€122–177
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 16m
€127–398
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
9h 59m
€168–286
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 43m
€103–295
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 14m
€132–407

Zurich to Tours by train

3Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.3 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to St Pierre Des Corps via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 7h 44m. 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 1m.

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