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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.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£37
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£67
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
2 h 36 m
Trains on 11 Oct
12
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Tours will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Rennes to Tours you need to make at least one change.
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857761 · 860128
857771 · 860134
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857761 · 860128Trains from Rennes to Tours run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 21:17 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Tours trains for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8090 · 8485+ 105485 | On time 12:27 Rennes station | 2h59 | 15:26 Tours station | 2 changes | |
5336+ 16556 | 12:31 Rennes station | 3h19 | 15:50 Tours station | 1 change | |
858341+ 4406+ 860739 | On time 12:35 Rennes station | 4h28 | 17:03 Tours station | 2 changes | |
8722 · 8315 | 15:35 Rennes station | 3h17 | 18:52 Tours station | 1 change | |
8086 · 8321 | 16:35 Rennes station | 4h09 | 20:44 Tours station | 1 change | |
8086 · 8345+ 860563 | 16:35 Rennes station | 3h12 | 19:47 Tours station | 2 changes | |
5338 · 5358+ 107359 | 17:30 Rennes station | 4h15 | 21:45 Tours station | 2 changes | |
858385 · 860014 | 18:35 Rennes station | 3h18 | 21:53 Tours station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 11 October | |||||
12208 · 8379+ 860219 | 9:21 Rennes station | 4h37 | 13:58 Tours station | 2 changes | |
857761 · 860128 | 10:56 Rennes station | 3h06 | 14:02 Tours station | 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.
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Tours Airport -> Gare de Tours, Tours
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Tours by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rennes to Tours trains use the Rennes to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rennes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
Pontchaillou is 1 km from Rennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Pontchaillou has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pontchaillou.
ATMs are available at Pontchaillou.
Available at Pontchaillou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pontchaillou: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontchaillou.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
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