- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 33 m
Average duration
7 h 57 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tours to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Brussels will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 15 buses that leave Tours for Brussels on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 469 km distance in an average of 7 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
5126 · 1407
95926 · 50458
51060 · 1466
FlixBus
50818 · 50337
95920 · 1613
4761 · 1647
5126 · 1407
FlixBus · FlixBus
50818 · 50337Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Tours to Brussels:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Brussels costing on average $159 (€130).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $158 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124 (€102). The journey takes 7h 16m versus 6h 25m 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.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:13AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Brussels buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h20 | 12:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 50458 | 4:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h00 | 1:10 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
51060 · 1466 | 5:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h30 | 1:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
5126 · 1407 | 6:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h55 | 2:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h15 | 3:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h15 | 5:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 50100 | 12:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h20 | 8:50 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h05 | 9:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
51062 · 50335 | 1:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h40 | 10:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h10 | 11:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
50818 · 50337 | 3:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h15 | 11:35 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
52752 · 50448 | 5:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h25 | 3:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 1613 | 6:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h33 | 2:13 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tours to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 291 miles (469 km) distance in 7h 33m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 33m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tours to Brussels buses use the Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels, Gare Du Midi. Use this guide to compare Tours and Brussels bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
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