How to travel from Amsterdam to Tours

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Tours

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł197 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł197, while a train costs an average of zł738.

Distance: 392 miles (631 km)

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zł197

Average price

Cheapest

zł738

Average price

zł850

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 20m

Average total duration

10h 50m

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30m

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5h 38m

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5h 8m

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30m

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8h 1m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Tours is a bus with an average price of zł197.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Tours:

A bus is zł541 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Tours costing on average zł738.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Tours including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Tours among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around zł197 compared to roughly zł850 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł653. The journey takes 10h 50m versus 8h 1m 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.

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.

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from Amsterdam to Tours

How to get from Amsterdam to Tours by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1682 · 5125
    11:45 AM11h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    1361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1682 · 5125
    11:45 AM11h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    1361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel1836+Eurostar9346+TGV8315
    12:14 PM6h38
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:52 PMTours station
    6811One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9358+TGV8321
    1:40 PM7h04
    Amsterdam Centraal
    8:44 PMTours station
    4691One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1662 · 51063
    10:20 AM12h10
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 51063
    8:55 AM13h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1608 · 51061
    11:00 PM14h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:30 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    1361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Tours

Travel to Tours easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Tours.

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There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Tours including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Tours is a bus with an average price of zł197.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Tours:

A bus is zł541 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Tours costing on average zł738.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Tours is approximately 392 miles (631 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Tours is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Tours:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Tours station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Tours by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Tours by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Tours often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Porto, Marseille, Bordeaux, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tours and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tours to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tours, you can explore vibrant local markets for regional delicacies and souvenirs, take a scenic bike ride along the Loire River, attend a wine tasting tour in nearby vineyards, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the Loire River, and participate in a guided walking tour of the historic old town. Don't miss the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien with its stunning stained glass windows, the historic Château de Tours, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, the serene Jardin Botanique de Tours, and the lively Place Plumereau surrounded by half-timbered houses and cafes.
To fully enjoy the main attractions and charm of Tours, spending about 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, museums, and local cuisine.

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