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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Cheapest price on 22 Oct
£37
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
6 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
8 h 40 m
Buses on 22 Oct
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Limoges to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Limoges to Tours will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Limoges to Tours you need to make at least one change.
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3140 · 51063
3140 · 51063
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Limoges to Tours run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 21:05. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 1:15 |
Last bus 21:05 |
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The table below shows live departures for Limoges to Tours coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 Limoges, Gare routière | 8h55 | 10:10 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Limoges, Gare routière | 10h20 | 14:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
3140 · 51063 | 15:45 Limoges, Gare routière | 6h45 | 22:30 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
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Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Museum dedicated to the Compagnonnage craft traditions, showing tools, models and skilled workmanship in a historic abbey setting.
Contemporary art centre hosting changing exhibitions in a converted historic building. A good stop for current regional and international art.
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, timber-framed houses and small squares. Ideal for wandering and discovering medieval Tours.
Lively pedestrian street through the old town, known for historic façades, independent shops and an easy walk between major sights.
Botanical garden with themed plant collections, greenhouses and shaded walks. A pleasant local favourite for a calm break from sightseeing.
Rillettes de Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. They are richer and more textured than many rillettes and are a classic speciality of Touraine.
Rillons de Touraine are cubes of pork belly or loin slowly confited until tender and caramelised. They are a traditional charcuterie staple in Tours and the Loire Valley.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a log-shaped goat’s cheese with a straw through the centre. It is one of the Loire’s best-known cheeses and closely tied to the Touraine area.
Elegant restaurant for refined French cooking with a calm, polished setting in central Tours. Good choice for a special meal focused on seasonal produce.
Smart dining room known for contemporary French cuisine and careful presentation. Suits diners seeking a more formal dinner in Tours.
Popular traditional bistro serving hearty French dishes and regional wines in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for France. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually manageable, though central stays and tourist dining cost more than in smaller Loire Valley towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Most Limoges to Tours buses use the Limoges, Gare routière to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Limoges and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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