There are 4 ways to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans by train (TGV), 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 via Antony
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 14m€121–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
11h 37m€55–80Drive 410.3 km
- Drive from Tours to Ars-sur-Formanscar 410.3 km
4h 56m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
7h 15m€94–151
Tours to Ars-sur-Formans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Village via Lyon and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Tours and Ars-sur-Formans is 680 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to train via Antony which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.
Tours to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tours station.
Tours to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
The best way to get from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans is to train via Antony which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Tours, France and Ars-sur-Formans, France?
You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Village via Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Village via Lyon and Sncf in around 11h 37m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Tours to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Tours to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Ars-sur-Formans is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Tours to Ars-sur-Formans.
There are 1055+ hotels available in Ars-sur-Formans.