- 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 15 Oct
£6
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
1 h 15 m
Buses on 15 Oct
13
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Orléans to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Tours will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 13 buses from Orléans to Tours, including 13 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
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5125
52751
50819
53905
4861
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95919
51063Buses from Orléans to Tours run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 108 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 108 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 14m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 23:00 |
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The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Tours coaches for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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53905 | 16:50 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h20 | 18:10 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
5125 | 22:10 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h20 | 23:30 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
95919 | 9:00 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h15 | 10:15 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1h30 | 14:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
50819 | 13:40 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h20 | 15:00 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
52751 | 15:00 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h55 | 16:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
4861 | 15:30 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h14 | 16:44 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h14 | 16:44 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1h14 | 16:44 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 Orléans 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 Orléans to Tours buses use the Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Elevators, ramps.
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération is 1 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération. ATMs are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: There are accessible paths for people with reduced mobility.
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