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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 on Sep 19
$34
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$100
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 19
12
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Tours will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Tours without transferring at least once.
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860747Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bordeaux to Tours:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Tours costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 9m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Tours trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8454+ 105455 | Delayed 7:00 PM 8:55 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h35 | 11:30 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
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5260+ 107261 | 5:56 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h17 | 8:13 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 105432 | 6:57 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h19 | 9:16 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
5440+ 105437 | 8:54 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h21 | 11:15 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8560 · 8303 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3h59 | 1:45 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8560 · 8377+ 105377 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3h41 | 1:27 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
8486+ 863044 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3h52 | 2:08 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
5284+ 107284 | 12:58 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h04 | 3:02 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8512 · 8315 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h06 | 6:52 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8582 · 8321 | 3:49 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h55 | 8:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
8582 · 8345+ 105442 | 3:49 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h01 | 7:50 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
8450+ 860747 | 6:26 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h41 | 9:07 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
12272+ 860569 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h07 | 1:53 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bordeaux to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 10:49 PM |
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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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Tours trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Saint-Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
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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