There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Descartes by train (TGV), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port De Pilestrain Ter
3h 1m€78–112Bus via Tours
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Mirabeau to Pierre Balluebus H
6h 14m€20–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
3h 40m€46–66Drive 290.2 km
- Drive from Paris to Descartescar 290.2 km
2h 56m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mirabeau to Pierre Balluebus H
5h 48m€24–35
Paris to Descartes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Descartes is to bus via Tours which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Descartes is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Descartes. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy and arriving at Pierre Ballue via Mirabeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Descartes. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Port De Piles via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Paris and Descartes is 278 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Descartes without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Paris to Descartes, including transfers.
Paris to Descartes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy station.
Paris to Descartes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Descartes is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Descartes, France?
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Descartes via Tours and Port De Piles in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Pierre Ballue via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station and Mirabeau in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Ballue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Mirabeau to Pierre Ballue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Mirabeau to Pierre Ballue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Descartes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.
Paris to Descartes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Descartes is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Paris to Descartes.
There are 482+ hotels available in Descartes.




