How to travel from Marseille to Tours

There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Tours including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Tours is a bus with an average price of $60.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Tours:

A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Tours costing on average $142.

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Tours costing on average $156.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Tours is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

The distance from Marseille to Tours is approximately 362 miles (584 km).

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Tours is:

• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Tours as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Tours:

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Tours Val de Loire Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Tours station.
• Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Tours by bus.
• Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Tours by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Tours by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Tours with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Tours often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Porto, Bordeaux, London, Marrakesh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tours and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Tours to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Tours, you can explore vibrant local markets for regional delicacies and souvenirs, take a scenic bike ride along the Loire River, attend a wine tasting tour in nearby vineyards, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the Loire River, and participate in a guided walking tour of the historic old town. Don't miss the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien with its stunning stained glass windows, the historic Château de Tours, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, the serene Jardin Botanique de Tours, and the lively Place Plumereau surrounded by half-timbered houses and cafes.

To fully enjoy the main attractions and charm of Tours, spending about 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, museums, and local cuisine.