How to travel from Barcelona to Tours

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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Tours

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr289. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr289, and a train costs an average of kr1419.

Distance: 420 miles (677 km)

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kr548

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Cheapest

kr2712

Average price

kr1556

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

14h 12m

Average total duration

13h 42m

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30m

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8h 30m

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8h 0m

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9h 24m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Tours is a bus with an average price of kr548.

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

A bus is kr2164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Tours costing on average kr2712.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 8h 30m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Tours including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Tours among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Tours

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus53024 · 4505
    2:45 PM14h59
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:44 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    kr12141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus53024 · 4505
    2:45 PM14h59
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:44 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    kr12141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9708 · 6270 · 8315
    9:26 AM9h08
    Barcelona Sants
    6:34 PMSaint-Pierre-des-Corps station
    kr39791One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9704+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860569
    3:17 PM10h36
    Barcelona Sants
    1:53 AMTours station
    kr33761One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9706 · 6875 · 6277+SNCF | Intercités de nuit5744
    4:24 PM17h47
    Barcelona Sants
    10:11 AMSaint-Pierre-des-Corps station
    kr34281One-way
    4 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9708 · 8315
    9:26 AM9h26
    Barcelona Sants
    6:52 PMTours station
    kr34591One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822 · 51012
    2:20 PM15h40
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    6:00 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    kr12141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM16h25
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    3:15 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    kr13651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM16h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:55 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    kr14571One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Tours.

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There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Tours including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Tours is a bus with an average price of kr548.

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

A bus is kr2164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Tours costing on average kr2712.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 8h 30m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 12m.

The distance from Barcelona to Tours is approximately 420 miles (677 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Tours is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Tours:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Tours station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tours by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tours by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Tours:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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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