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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
€11
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rennes to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Tours will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from Rennes to Tours without transferring at least once.
51028 · 51011
52196 · 95927
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
50053 · 95919
FlixBus · FlixBus
51028 · 51011
50053 · 95919
FlixBus · FlixBus
52196 · 95927Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Rennes to Tours:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Tours costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 38m 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 BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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 Bus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Tours buses for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52197 · 95927 | 3:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 9h25 | 12:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
51028 · 51011 | 5:05 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 6h45 | 11:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 4h35 | 3:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 27 | |||||
50053 · 95919 | 1:10 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 9h05 | 10:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 6h25 | 2:55 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rennes to Tours run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 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 Rennes 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 Rennes to Tours buses use the Rennes, Gare Routière to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rennes, Gare Routière 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), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Gare Routière.
Available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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