Bordeaux to Tours by train
Tours lies 301 km (187 mi) north of Bordeaux, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 49 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 367 km (228 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bordeaux | Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 265,328 | 141,621 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station, gare de Caudéran - Mérignac, Gare de Bordeaux État | Tours railway station |
| Postal codes | 33000–33998 CEDEX | 37000–37942 CEDEX 9 |
Where to book trains from Bordeaux to Tours
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Staying in Tours
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Common questions
How far is Tours from Bordeaux?
301 km (187 mi) in a straight line, north of Bordeaux; by road roughly 367 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Tours by train?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bordeaux and Tours?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.