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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Major fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, known for paintings, sculpture, and its historic setting near the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dijon to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dijon to Tours will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dijon for Tours on Mon, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dijon to Tours:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Tours costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 56m by train vs 4h 2m by car) and roughly $74 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $148 (€121)). 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 Dijon to Tours trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9264+ 8379+ 860219 | 9:32 AM Dijon station | 4h26 | 1:58 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
893013+ 57506+ 4504 | 12:12 PM Dijon station | 5h14 | 5:26 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6704 · 8313 | 1:26 PM Dijon station | 4h22 | 5:48 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
9268+ 8319 | 2:28 PM Dijon station | 5h16 | 7:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
860859+ 893019 | 3:47 PM Dijon station | 5h45 | 9:32 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
9222+ 8393+ 105451 | 4:02 PM Dijon station | 4h44 | 8:46 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
12177 · 5358+ 107359 | 4:17 PM Dijon station | 5h28 | 9:45 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6706+ 860237+ 860531 | 4:59 PM Dijon station | 5h02 | 10:01 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
9270+ 8323 | 6:28 PM Dijon station | 3h50 | 10:18 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
6708 · 8461+ 860239 | 7:06 PM Dijon station | 3h52 | 10:58 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
6766+ 860569 | 8:27 PM Dijon station | 5h14 | 1:41 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dijon to Tours run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Major fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, known for paintings, sculpture, and its historic setting near the cathedral.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions in a striking modern building, important for current French and international art.
Specialized museum on French craft guild traditions, displaying masterworks by artisans in a characterful historic abbey space.
The city’s most famous square, lined with half-timbered houses and always lively, making it a top old-town stop.
Historic old town with medieval streets, timber-framed buildings, and a dense concentration of heritage architecture.
Main central avenue useful for shopping and orientation, connecting key parts of the city center.
A traditional spread of slow-cooked pork, protected by a local quality label. It is richer and more textured than many other rillettes and is a classic specialty of Tours.
Chunks of pork belly confit until tender and browned. This rustic charcuterie specialty from Touraine is a classic item in local markets and wine bars.
A famous Loire Valley goat cheese with a straw through the center and a distinctive ash-coated rind. It is one of the best-known cheeses from the Touraine area.
A well-regarded contemporary restaurant offering carefully prepared French dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A respected traditional restaurant in Tours known for refined regional cuisine, Loire wines, and an intimate historic setting.
An established bistro in central Tours appreciated for creative French cooking, seasonal products, and a lively dining room.
Moderate by French standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is appreciated; about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Gare De Tours, Tours -> Place Jean Jaurès, Tours
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