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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Tours
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Tours will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 12 trains that leave Nantes for Tours every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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86021911:482h10Nantes station13:58Tours station£331One-way1 change- 4406+86073914:462h16Nantes station17:02Tours station£331One-way1 change
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10730612:441h50Nantes station14:34Tours station£331One-way1 change
86002020:351h48Nantes station22:23Tours station£351One-way0 changes- 86018022:131h39Nantes station23:52Tours station£351One-way0 changes
- 86018022:131h39Nantes station23:52Tours station£351One-way0 changes
- 8600089:081h44Nantes station10:52Tours station£351One-way0 changes
- 86002020:351h48Nantes station22:23Tours station£351One-way0 changes
- 86011619:161h48Nantes station21:04Tours station£351One-way0 changes
- 5306+10730612:441h50Nantes station14:34Tours station£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nantes to Tours
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nantes to Tours train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Tours trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5300+107300 | On time 4:50 Nantes station | 1h45 | 6:35 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 4402+860158 | 6:26 Nantes station | 2h16 | 8:42 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 860008 | 9:08 Nantes station | 1h44 | 10:52 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4404+8303 | 11:48 Nantes station | 1h57 | 13:45 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 5306+107306 | 12:44 Nantes station | 1h50 | 14:34 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 8874+16556 | 13:04 Nantes station | 2h46 | 15:50 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 5326+860166 | 15:34 Nantes station | 1h53 | 17:27 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 857562 · 860134 | 16:03 Nantes station | 2h51 | 18:54 Tours station | 1 change | |
| 5320+857278+57527 | 17:04 Nantes station | 4h31 | 21:35 Tours station | 2 changes | |
| 860016 | 20:19 Nantes station | 1h49 | 22:08 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Tours
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Trains from Nantes to Tours run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 22:13 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nantes to Tours trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nantes and Tours from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | Intercités
SNCF | TGV INOUI
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Nantes to Tours train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Tours by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nantes and Tours
Most Nantes to Tours trains use the Gare de Nantes to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nantes station do trains to Tours leave from?
Getting to Gare de Nantes from Nantes city centre
Gare de Nantes train station facilities and services
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Getting to Haluchère-Batignolles from Nantes city centre
Haluchère-Batignolles is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Haluchère-Batignolles train station facilities and services
Haluchère-Batignolles has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Which Tours station do trains from Nantes arrive at?
Getting to Tours from Tours city centre
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours train station facilities and services
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
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