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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 12 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
28 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
34 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vendome to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vendome to Tours will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 8 trains from Vendome to Tours, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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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860207Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vendome to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 55 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vendome to Tours:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vendome to Tours costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Coach takes on average 56m.
The journey is about 8m faster (50m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vendome to Tours trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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860659 | On time 15:19 Gare de Vendôme | 1h02 | 16:21 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8311 | On time 16:15 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h30 | 16:45 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
860663 | 16:25 Gare de Vendôme | 1h01 | 17:26 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8313 | 17:29 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h32 | 18:01 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
57967 | 17:45 Gare de Vendôme | 1h10 | 18:55 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8315 | 18:16 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h32 | 18:48 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8317 | 18:42 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h36 | 19:18 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8319 | 19:16 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h28 | 19:44 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
57971 | 19:26 Gare de Vendôme | 1h01 | 20:27 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8321 | 20:16 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h28 | 20:44 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8331+ 860207 | 8:15 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h41 | 8:56 Tours station | 1 change | |
8310 · 8445+ 105437 | 8:50 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 2h25 | 11:15 Tours station | 2 changes | |
860657 | 12:52 Gare de Vendôme | 1h01 | 13:53 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8303 | 13:15 Gare de Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir TGV | 0h30 | 13:45 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Vendome to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:46 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vendome 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 Vendome to Tours trains use the Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Vendome and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV is 4 km from Vendome city centre. Public transport options include:
Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir - Gare TGV.
Gare de Vendôme has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint-Georges, La Scala
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Vendôme. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Vendôme. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Vendôme: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Vendôme: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Vendôme: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercator, Le Saint-Georges Vendôme.
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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