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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 10h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a coach costs an average of £50.
Distance: 538 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 2m Average total duration Fastest 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £49. The journey takes 9h 32m versus 6h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Tours from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Tours is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tours are Paris, Orléans, Blois, Poitiers and Amboise. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tours on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
Blois is known for the Château Royal de Blois and its strong links to French royal history. Set above the Loire, it has a compact old centre with steep streets, historic houses and an easy-going pace.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
Amboise is a Loire riverside town known for the royal Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Its compact old centre and river views give it a calm Renaissance character.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Tours as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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