How to travel from Lyon to Tours

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Tours including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Tours is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Tours costing on average $72.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

The distance from Lyon to Tours is approximately 227 miles (366 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Tours is:

• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Tours:

• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Tours station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Tours by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tours by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Tours with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon 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.