The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Tours
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Tours will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lyon for Tours every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lyon to Tours
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 366 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Tours bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:00 Lyon | 10h00 | 13:00 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Lyon | 7h20 | 16:05 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Lyon | 6h40 | 03:05 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Tours
Distance 366 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to ToursYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Tours with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Tours coach

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Tours, you can end your journey in coach stations like Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170, Tours and Tours, Rue Édouard-Vaillant.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Tours
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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