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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 488 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Tours:
A coach is £53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Tours costing on average £115.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Tours costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Coach takes on average 11h 27m.
The journey is about 43m faster (5h 47m by train vs 6h 30m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£131 vs £138). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Tours from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Tours is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tours are Paris, Orléans, Blois, Amboise and Poitiers. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tours on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
Blois is known for the Château Royal de Blois and its strong links to French royal history. Set above the Loire, it has a compact old centre with steep streets, historic houses and an easy-going pace.
Amboise is a Loire riverside town known for the royal Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Its compact old centre and river views give it a calm Renaissance character.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Tours:
A coach is £53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Tours costing on average £115.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Tours costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Coach takes on average 11h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Tours as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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