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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, known for paintings, decorative arts, and its historic setting beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Tours will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 10 buses that leave Paris Orly Airport for Tours on Thu, Jun 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 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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52751
FlixBus
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FlixBus
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris Orly Airport to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 19m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Orly Airport to Tours buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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52751 | 1:15 PM Orly, Rue Clément Ader (Parking Autocars Orly Ouest) | 3h40 | 4:55 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 3h05 | 5:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 3h10 | 8:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 2h59 | 11:14 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 2h59 | 11:14 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
5125 | 8:35 PM Orly, Rue Clément Ader (Parking Autocars Orly Ouest) | 2h55 | 11:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Orly Airport to Tours run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:10, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 8:10 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, known for paintings, decorative arts, and its historic setting beside the cathedral.
Major contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions in a striking modern building near the Loire.
Specialized museum celebrating French craft guild traditions, tools, and artisan skills in a former abbey.
The city’s most famous square, lined with half-timbered houses and lively terraces, central to old Tours’ atmosphere.
Historic old town area with medieval streets, timber-framed houses, boutiques, and a strong local character.
Main central shopping street and urban axis, useful for strolling between key city sights and daily local life.
A protected local specialty of slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in its fat, rougher and more caramelized than many other rillettes from the Loire area.
Traditional Touraine pork belly pieces confit until tender and lightly caramelized, commonly served as a charcuterie snack or with salads and wine.
The region’s famous ash-coated goat’s cheese log, identifiable by the straw through its center and valued for its tangy, nutty flavor.
A well-regarded contemporary French restaurant offering carefully plated seasonal dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
An established fine-dining address in Tours, known for elegant modern French cuisine and a more formal special-occasion ambiance.
A respected traditional restaurant in Tours known for refined Touraine cuisine, regional wines, and an intimate historic atmosphere.
Generally moderate by French standards: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant prices. Small change or 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; tipping is optional in cafés and bars.
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