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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 215 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Tours:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Tours costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Tours from Caen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Caen 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, Amboise and Poitiers. 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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Tours:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Tours costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Tours as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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