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Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: SNCF (TGV INOUI / TER)

Paris to Tours: Travel Options & Verdict

Distance: 240 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.

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Direct TGV trains run from Montparnasse to Tours or Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Alternatively, direct TER regional trains from Paris Gare d’Austerlitz take 2 hours for a fixed low fare.
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    Paris Start
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    Tours 240 km route

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Transport options from Paris to Tours
Transport Mode Operator Duration Typical Price Stations / Airports Key Booking Tip
train Direct SNCF (TGV INOUI / TER) 1h 15m €14.00 - €48.00
Dep: Paris Montparnasse / Gare d’Austerlitz
Arr: Tours / Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
 If arriving at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, a 4-minute shuttle train connects directly into central Tours station. Fare source
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: SNCF (TGV INOUI / TER)
Traveling in the opposite direction? Tours → Paris options are mirror schedules.
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