Rome to Tours by train
Tours lies 1,115 km (693 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Italy and France rail, over roughly 1,360 km (845 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Population | 2.3 million | 141,621 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Tours railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Tours
Crossing from Italy into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Rome to Tours
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Staying in Tours
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Book a hotel in Tours
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Common questions
How far is Tours from Rome?
1,115 km (693 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,360 km (845 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Tours by train?
About 7 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Tours?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tours?
The Euro (EUR).
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.