How to take a train journey from Paris to Tours

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Paris to Tours by train

There are two very different options for taking the train from Paris to the centre of beautiful Tours

The fastest is to take the high speed TGV trains which depart from Montparnasse station, but the slower trains which leave from Austerlitz station are generally cheaper and also take a more scenic route.

Routes you can take to go from Paris to Tours

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information

Option 1: taking a high speed train
Station Guides
The exterior street view of Paris Montparnasse station - note the escalator heading up to the trains.
Paris Montparnasse Rail Station Guide
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Travel Time (approx)

1hr 15 min - 1hr 30min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

up to 7 x trains per day

Route Information

Option 2: These slower trains can be money savers
Station Guides
Exterior of Paris Austerlitz when approached from the Seine
Paris Austerlitz Rail Station Guide
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Travel Time (approx)

2hr 5min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

3 -5 x trains per day
There are only 3 x departures on weekends.

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