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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 19
10
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 €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Tours to Brussels without transferring at least once.
50818 · 50337
51062 · 50335
95920 · 1613
FlixBus · FlixBus
52752 · 50448
95920 · 1613
5126 · 1407
50818 · 50337
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m 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 €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Brussels costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €93. The journey takes 7h 26m 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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:13AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:13AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €67 |
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Brussels buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h35 | 3:50 PM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 11h00 | 5:15 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 | |
4761 · 50327 | 7:45 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h45 | 4:30 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h10 | 1:10 AM 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 | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
51060 · 1466 | 5:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h30 | 1:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tours to Brussels run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 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 6h 4m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 4m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Dedicated to surrealist René Magritte, this popular museum presents major works and context for one of Belgium’s most celebrated artists.
Leading comic art museum in a Horta-designed building, highlighting Tintin, the Smurfs, and Belgium’s influential comics culture.
Grand square at Brussels’ heart, lined with ornate guildhalls and lively events, perfect for first-time visitors and evening atmosphere.
Large urban park with the triumphal arch, museums, and wide lawns, excellent for walking, picnics, and classic city photographs.
Popular hilltop viewpoint and garden terrace with one of the best panoramas over central Brussels, especially at sunset.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery and onion, often served with fries. A Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in mussel season.
Double-fried potato fries, traditionally served in paper cones with sauces. They are a point of national pride and central to everyday Belgian street food.
A rich beef and onion stew braised with Belgian dark beer. It is a beloved comfort dish found in traditional Brussels restaurants.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant by chef Karen Torosyan, celebrated for pâté en croûte and inventive fine dining in an intimate setting.
Elegant Belle Époque brasserie serving refined Belgian classics, seafood and game in a grand old-world dining room.
Famous casual stop for Brussels waffles with many toppings. Popular, fast-moving and central for a classic sweet local treat.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi) -> 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 Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord). 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.
Brussels, Gare Du Midi is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Gare Du Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi. ATMs are available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi.
Available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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