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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Fine arts museum in the former archbishop's palace, with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts in a grand historic setting beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 05
10 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
11 h 11 m
Buses on Sep 05
19
Distance
631 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Tours will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Tours without transferring at least once.
1682 · 5125
1662 · 51063
1608 · 51061
1646 · 51063
1602 · 95919
FlixBus · FlixBus
1602 · 95919
1696 · 3173
1682 · 5125
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 392 miles (631 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Tours:
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Tours costing on average $199 (€160).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $229 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€142). The journey takes 10h 50m versus 8h 1m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Tours buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1662 · 51063 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h10 | 10:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1682 · 3165 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h30 | 11:15 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1660 · 95927 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h25 | 12:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1610 · 95919 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h30 | 10:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 12h30 | 10:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1608 · 51061 | 11:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h30 | 1:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1602 · 95919 | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h45 | 10:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h30 | 10:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h00 | 2:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 14h55 | 2:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 14h35 | 2:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 14h05 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h40 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 13h20 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 13h50 | 8:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 13h20 | 8:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
1696 · 3173 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h00 | 7:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h55 | 8:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
1646 · 51063 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h35 | 10:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Tours run on average 16 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 392 miles (631 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 392 miles (631 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Tours — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tours trip today.
Fine arts museum in the former archbishop's palace, with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts in a grand historic setting beside the cathedral.
Companion site to the Fine Arts Museum displaying major works in the Saint-Libert chapel. A focused art stop in a restored medieval building.
Archaeology museum housed in a remarkable half-timbered residence. Exhibits trace Tours from antiquity through the Middle Ages in an atmospheric setting.
The emblematic square of Old Tours, lined with timber-framed houses. A beautiful place to admire Renaissance streetscape and feel the city's lively atmosphere.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, half-timbered facades, and hidden courtyards. Ideal for wandering on foot and discovering the medieval character of Tours.
Loire riverbanks around Tours provide wide views, bridges, and sunset walks. A simple but essential area for appreciating the city's riverside identity.
Rillettes de Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. The Tours style is protected and prized for its coarse texture and rich, rustic flavor.
Rillons de Touraine are caramelized pork belly pieces, gently confit then browned. They are a classic Loire appetizer often served with local wine.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a log-shaped goat cheese with a straw through the center. It is one of the Loire Valley's best-known traditional cheeses.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a historic setting, known for refined Loire-focused cuisine and polished service near central Tours.
Well-regarded traditional bistro serving classic French dishes with a regional touch in a warm, convivial old-town atmosphere.
Popular market-side brasserie with a lively local feel, appreciated for fresh seasonal plates, seafood and dependable French staples.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are reasonable, and local transit is affordable compared with Paris and other major tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes if you wish.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Tours by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Tours buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
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