- Must visit
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 17 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
16 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
18 h 31 m
Buses on 17 Sept
8
Distance
656 km
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 £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Nice to Tours you need to make at least one change.
50106 · 95919
50486 · 95926
50488 · 95920
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50106 · 95919
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50486 · 95926
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nice to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £122.
Distance: 656 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price | £217 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration Fastest 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Tours:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Tours costing on average £122.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 37m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £217 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £159. The journey takes 15h 37m versus 9h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Tours coaches for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:50 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 19h30 | 18:20 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
50486 · 95926 | 9:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 18h25 | 4:05 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 22h20 | 11:00 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 22h45 | 14:50 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) | 17h25 | 14:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
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Buses from Nice to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 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 15h 30m.
Distance 656 km |
Average bus duration 15h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 15h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Tours — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tours trip today.
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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