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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 from several centuries.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 18 m
Buses per day
23
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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Tours without transferring at least once.
1602 · 95919
1646 · 51063
1608 · 51061
1610 · 95919
1696 · 3173
1602 · 95919
1696 · 3173
FlixBus · FlixBus
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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 392 miles (631 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m 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 |
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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 $177 (€143) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Tours costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
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 08:00PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
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 12:20PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
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 | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Tours buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1610 · 95919 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h30 | 10:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h00 | 11:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam | 14h45 | 12:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 14h40 | 12:20 PM 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 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h30 | 12:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 12h25 | 12:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 12h05 | 12:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam | 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 | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 15h15 | 2:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
1682 · 5125 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h45 | 11:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 14h45 | 2:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
1660 · 95927 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h25 | 12:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h05 | 2:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 15h35 | 11:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Tours run on average 16 times per day, taking around 10h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) 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 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 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 from several centuries.
Major contemporary art center known for rotating exhibitions in a striking modern building near the Loire.
Specialized museum dedicated to the traditions of French craft guilds, with remarkable artisan masterpieces and tools.
The old town is the city’s essential walking area, known for half-timbered houses, lively squares, and historic atmosphere.
Famous square in the heart of old Tours, popular for its photogenic medieval buildings and vibrant street life.
Main central avenue for walking and shopping, connecting key parts of the city with broad urban views.
A traditional spread of slowly cooked pork, shredded and preserved in fat. Tours is one of the classic homes of rillettes, and it is commonly served on bread with local wine.
Chunks of pork belly confit, browned and richly seasoned. This is a well-known specialty of Touraine and often enjoyed as part of a charcuterie selection.
A famous goat cheese log from nearby Touraine, recognizable by its straw through the center. It is one of the region's signature products and is excellent with bread or salad.
A Michelin-starred restaurant near Tours known for refined seasonal cuisine and elegant tasting menus in a polished setting.
A popular wine bar and dining spot focused on Loire wines, charcuterie, cheese, and convivial small plates in a lively casual setting.
A respected traditional restaurant in central Tours serving classic Touraine and French dishes in a warm, old-town atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is polite; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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