- Must visit
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 26
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$54
Fastest journey on Sep 26
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 26
6
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Tours will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 6 buses from Nantes to Tours, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest buses will take 11 h 45 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
80088 · 95926
88094 · 51063
88082 · 3161
FlixBus
FlixBus
88082 · 3161
88094 · 51063
80088 · 95926| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 12h54 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Tours buses for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h00 | 3:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h55 | 3:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2h45 | 10:55 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
88082 · 3161 | 10:15 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 9h30 | 7:45 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 51063 | 11:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 10h35 | 10:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
80088 · 95926 | 4:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 11h45 | 4:05 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Tours run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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 Nantes 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 Nantes to Tours buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris 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 main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) is 1 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF). ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF).
Available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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