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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 Oct 20
$22
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 20
4 h
Average journey duration on Oct 20
4 h 20 m
Buses on Oct 20
9
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Tours will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 9 buses from Bordeaux to Tours, including 9 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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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FlixBusBuses from Bordeaux to Tours run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 44m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:44AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Tours buses for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h55 | 5:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 | 1:25 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h10 | 6:35 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h10 | 5:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
95926 | 12:05 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h00 | 4:05 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h10 | 4:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160 | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Tours buses use the Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) is 5 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont). ATMs are available at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont).
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont).
Available at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont): Bus stop accessible for wheelchairs.
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