- 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
£28
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Toulouse to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Tours will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Toulouse to Tours you need to make at least one change.
53024 · 4505
50486 · 95926
50488 · 3172
51027 · 3160
FlixBus · FlixBus
50488 · 3172
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
50486 · 95926
53024 · 4505Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 424 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Tours coaches for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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53024 · 3164 | 20:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h05 | 5:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
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51027 · 3160 | 2:50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h35 | 12:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h10 | 14:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
50488 · 3172 | 6:10 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h25 | 14:35 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
53634 · 52751 | 6:15 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 10h40 | 16:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h40 | 17:00 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h35 | 19:40 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
3140 · 51063 | 11:50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 10h40 | 22:30 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 11h45 | 2:50 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
50486 · 95926 | 19:20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h45 | 4:05 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h25 | 4:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
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Buses from Toulouse to Tours run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 424 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 424 km |
Average bus duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Tours buses use the Toulouse, Gare Routière to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Toulouse and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière 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), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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