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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 08 Oct
£29
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£43
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
20 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
23 h 23 m
Buses on 08 Oct
6
Distance
1249 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lisbon to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Tours will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 6 buses from Lisbon to Tours, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 1249 km distance in an average of 23 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Buses from Lisbon to Tours run on average 17 times per day, taking around 21h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 1249 km distance in 17h 15m.
Distance 1249 km |
Average bus duration 21h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 17h 15m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Tours coaches for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 22h35 | 14:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 20h15 | 19:40 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
![]() | 7:30 Lisbon | 22h30 | 6:00 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 Lisbon | 25h10 | 10:25 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:45 Lisbon | 25h40 | 11:25 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Lisbon | 25h10 | 11:25 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:55 Lisbon | 23h30 | 10:25 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Tours by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Tours buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and small restaurants around the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado. ATMs are aTM located inside the main bus terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
Available at Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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