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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
$97
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Tours will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
It's difficult to get from Avignon to Tours without transferring at least once.
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6122 · 8321Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Avignon to Tours:
A bus is $43 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Tours costing on average $96 (€96).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
The journey is about 43m faster (6h 12m by train vs 6h 55m by car) and roughly $79 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($96 (€96) vs $175 (€175)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Tours trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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879309+ 6106+ 860555 | 6:46 AM Avignon Centre | 6h33 | 1:19 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6194 · 8377+ 105377 | 7:03 AM Avignon Centre | 6h24 | 1:27 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6194 · 8303 | 7:03 AM Avignon Centre | 6h42 | 1:45 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
886182+ 5354+ 16556 | 7:06 AM Avignon Centre | 8h44 | 3:50 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
9854 · 12194+ 860217 | 7:15 AM Avignon TGV | 5h45 | 1:00 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
12554 · 12194+ 860217 | 7:15 AM Avignon TGV | 5h45 | 1:00 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6106+ 860555 | 7:41 AM Avignon TGV | 5h38 | 1:19 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
5376 · 5224+ 860555 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 5h13 | 1:19 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
17700+ 4504+ 105342 | 8:10 AM Avignon Centre | 9h18 | 5:28 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6112 · 8485+ 105485 | 9:41 AM Avignon TGV | 5h45 | 3:26 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
12176+ 4504+ 105342 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 7h06 | 5:28 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
879333+ 5382+ 857021 | 10:44 AM Avignon Centre | 7h00 | 5:44 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
5382+ 857021 | 11:15 AM Avignon TGV | 6h29 | 5:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
879626+ 6116 · 8315 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 6h35 | 6:52 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6116 · 8315 | 12:41 PM Avignon TGV | 6h11 | 6:52 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
6196 · 8321 | 2:04 PM Avignon Centre | 6h40 | 8:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
879355+ 6122 · 8321 | 3:13 PM Avignon Centre | 5h31 | 8:44 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
5386 · 5240+ 107241 | 3:15 PM Avignon TGV | 5h04 | 8:19 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
876423+ 5358+ 107359 | 3:34 PM Avignon Centre | 6h11 | 9:45 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6122 · 8321 | 3:41 PM Avignon TGV | 5h03 | 8:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
879642+ 12374+ 860567 | 4:13 PM Avignon Centre | 6h40 | 10:53 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
12182 · 5358+ 107359 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 5h12 | 9:45 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
12374+ 860567 | 4:41 PM Avignon TGV | 6h12 | 10:53 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
6198+ 860569 | 6:04 PM Avignon Centre | 7h49 | 1:53 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Avignon to Tours run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€62) but you can travel from only $33 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€62) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 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.
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Gare de Tours -> Place Jean Jaurès, Tours
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Tours by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avignon to Tours trains use the Avignon TGV to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
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