Rennes to Tours by train
Tours lies 195 km (121 mi) south-east of Rennes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 11 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 238 km (148 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rennes | Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 227,830 | 141,621 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Rennes railway station, Rennes-La Poterie, Pontchaillou | Tours railway station |
| Postal codes | 35000–35998 CEDEX 9 | 37000–37942 CEDEX 9 |
Where to book trains from Rennes to Tours
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Common questions
How far is Tours from Rennes?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rennes; by road roughly 238 km (148 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rennes to Tours by train?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rennes and Tours?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.