Lyon to Tours bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Tours

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

6 h 40 m

Average duration

8 h

Buses per day

3

Distance

366 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

FlixBus
08:457h20
Lyon
16:05Tours
£231One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
20:256h40
Lyon
03:05Tours
£271One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar Bus
03:0010h00
Lyon
13:00Tours
£321One-way
0 changes

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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Train

£31

Average Price

Cheapest

£58

Average Price

7h 34m

Average total duration

7h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Lyon to Tours bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:53
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blablacarbus03:00 Lyon
10h00
13:00 Tours0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus08:45 Lyon
7h20
16:05 Tours0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus20:25 Lyon
6h40
03:05 Tours0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lyon to Tours

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Buses from Lyon to Tours run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 15m
Cheapest Price
£18
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 55m
Cheapest Price
£20
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Lyon to Tours coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Lyon to Tours with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Tours.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Lyon to Tours can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lyon to Tours is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Lyon to Tours is 6 h 40 min   to travel the 227 mile long trip, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Lyon to Tours leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Lyon to Tours leaves at 22: 40.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Lyon to Tours without having to change trains with FlixBus. There is 1 direct coach from Lyon to Tours each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from Lyon to Tours you can take a coach with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Tours from Lyon on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Lyon to Tours by coach is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Tours from Lyon including taking a coach or train.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Tours

Lyon
Tours
The major coach station for departures in Lyon is Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache for your trip from Lyon to Tours.
Lyon, Gare Routière de PerracheWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Cours de Verdun
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Gare (in the station)
  • Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
  • Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache
  • Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport
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