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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.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nice to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Tours will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Nice to Tours you need to make at least one change.
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Buses from Nice to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 16h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 656 km distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 656 km |
Average bus duration 16h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Nice to Tours coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 19h30 | 4:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 22h45 | 14:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 18h40 | 11:00 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 changes | |
50106 · 95919 | 17:30 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 16h45 | 10:15 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h30 | 14:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
50488 · 95920 | 21:15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 21h20 | 18:35 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h20 | 17:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 19h30 | 17:30 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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 Nice to Tours buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
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