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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
$73
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$172
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 19
32
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Tours will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Tours without transferring at least once.
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860217Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Tours:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Tours costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
The journey is about 40m faster (5h 22m by train vs 6h 2m by car) and roughly $82 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($157 vs $238). 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 Geneva to Tours trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96552+ 6620 · 8315 | 6:14 AM Geneva station | 12h21 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96552+ 4506 | 6:14 AM Geneva station | 14h12 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
96552+ 4502 | 6:14 AM Geneva station | 8h17 | 2:31 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
9760+ 860555 | 6:28 AM Geneva station | 6h51 | 1:19 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
9760+ 860513+ 860217 | 6:28 AM Geneva station | 6h32 | 1:00 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
96554+ 6614 · 8485 | 7:24 AM Geneva station | 7h49 | 3:13 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96554+ 4506 | 7:24 AM Geneva station | 13h02 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
96554+ 6620 · 8315 | 7:24 AM Geneva station | 11h11 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
9764+ 860557 | 8:21 AM Geneva station | 6h37 | 2:58 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
9756+ 6614 · 8485 | 8:30 AM Geneva station | 6h43 | 3:13 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
9756+ 4506 | 8:30 AM Geneva station | 11h56 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
9756+ 6620 · 8315 | 8:30 AM Geneva station | 10h05 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96558+ 5382+ 857021 | 9:24 AM Geneva station | 8h20 | 5:44 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
96558+ 6622 · 8345 | 9:24 AM Geneva station | 10h11 | 7:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96558+ 6620 · 8315 | 9:24 AM Geneva station | 9h11 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96558+ 4506 | 9:24 AM Geneva station | 11h02 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
96634 · 18550+ 6622 · 8345 | 9:57 AM Geneva station | 9h38 | 7:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 3 transfers | |
96634 · 18550+ 6620 · 8315 | 9:57 AM Geneva station | 8h38 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 3 transfers | |
96634 · 18550+ 4506 | 9:57 AM Geneva station | 10h29 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
9768+ 860519+ 860007 | 10:27 AM Geneva station | 7h29 | 5:56 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
96562+ 6622 · 8345 | 11:24 AM Geneva station | 8h11 | 7:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96562+ 4506 | 11:24 AM Geneva station | 9h02 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
96562+ 6620 · 8315 | 11:24 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 6:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96564+ 5386 · 5240 | 12:24 PM Geneva station | 7h39 | 8:03 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
96564+ 4506 | 12:24 PM Geneva station | 8h02 | 8:26 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 1 transfer | |
96564+ 6622 · 8345 | 12:24 PM Geneva station | 7h11 | 7:35 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
9770+ 8315 | 12:27 PM Geneva station | 6h25 | 6:52 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
96566+ 5386 · 5240 | 1:24 PM Geneva station | 6h39 | 8:03 PM Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station | 2 transfers | |
9774+ 8321 | 2:27 PM Geneva station | 6h17 | 8:44 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
96570+ 5358+ 107359 | 3:24 PM Geneva station | 6h21 | 9:45 PM Tours station | 2 transfers | |
9776+ 860567 | 4:23 PM Geneva station | 6h30 | 10:53 PM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
9780+ 860569 | 6:23 PM Geneva station | 7h30 | 1:53 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Geneva to Tours run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 18:29. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 270 miles (436 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 6:29 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 Geneva 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 Geneva to Tours trains use the Genève to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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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