There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Tours by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
8h 19m€164–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 27m€67–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
13h 29m€106–181Drive 715.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Tourscar 715.5 km
7h 45m€129–186Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 23m€152–381Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
10h 14m€141–246Fly Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 48m€83–308Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 13m€148–379Fly Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 21m€144–370Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5h 24m€116–367
Switzerland to Tours by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Tours is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Tours is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €110 - €370.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Tours. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Switzerland and Tours is 836 km. The road distance is 715.5 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 19m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Switzerland to Tours, including transfers.
Switzerland to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Tours train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 8h 19m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Tours, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to St Pierre Des Corps via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Switzerland to Tours train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Tours is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Switzerland to Tours.
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