There are 4 ways to get from Chartres Cathedral to Tours by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Chartres Cathedral to Tours by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Tours is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Tours is to drive which takes 2h and costs €22 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Gare routière. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chartres and arriving at Tours. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Chartres Cathedral and Tours is 172 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Tours without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
The train from Chartres to Tours takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chartres Cathedral to Tours bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.
Chartres Cathedral to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Tours is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €35 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Tours, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Chartres to Tours once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) operates a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 2h 50m. SNCF Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Chartres Cathedral to Tours bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare routière station.
Chartres Cathedral to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres Cathedral to Tours is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chartres Cathedral to Tours.
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There are 1750+ hotels available in Tours.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres Cathedral and Tours. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.