How to travel from Montpellier to Tours

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Tours

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a train costs an average of $180.

Distance: 303 miles (488 km)

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$158

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$180

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$85

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$189

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3h 25m

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1h 25m

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6h 17m

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5h 47m

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30m

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11h 27m

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10h 57m

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6h 30m

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The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is a bus with an average price of $85.

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

A bus is $21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Tours costing on average $106.

A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Tours costing on average $180.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Tours including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Tours among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 43m faster (5h 47m by train vs 6h 30m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($180 vs $189). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Montpellier to Tours

How to get from Montpellier to Tours by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50892 · 5125
    12:45 PM10h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50892 · 5125
    12:45 PM10h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 7708
    12:05 PM1h25
    Marseille Provence Airport
    1:30 PMTours Val de Loire Airport
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5358+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187107359
    4:41 PM5h04
    Montpellier-Sud-de-France
    9:45 PMTours station
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6825+SNCF | Intercités de nuit3750+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860551
    8:07 PM13h47
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    9:54 AMTours station
    $1411One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6204 · 8321
    1:50 PM6h54
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    8:44 PMTours station
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM15h40
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    2:55 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50486 · 95926
    3:25 PM12h40
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    4:05 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 3160
    11:35 PM12h50
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:25 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Tours

Travel to Tours easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Tours.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Tours including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is a bus with an average price of $85.

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

A bus is $72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Tours costing on average $158.

A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Tours costing on average $180.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 27m.

The distance from Montpellier to Tours is approximately 303 miles (488 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Tours is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Tours:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Tours Val de Loire Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Sud-de-France and arrive in Tours station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air to go to Tours by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tours by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Tours by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Tours with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Tours often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Porto, Marseille, Bordeaux, London. 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.

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