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Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£71
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£86
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
11 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
12 h 49 m
Buses on 12 Sept
4
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Tours will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £71.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 4 buses from Santander to Tours, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 12 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 44 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:50 Santander | 19h25 | 12:15 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:15.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 10h 44m |
Buses per day 5 |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:15 |
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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.
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Most Santander to Tours buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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