How to get from Lyon to Tours by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 227 miles (366 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $45 - $61 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $45 (€40) • 6 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $61 (€54) • 5 h 17 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | Intercités |
Travel 227 miles (366 km) by bus or train from Lyon to Tours. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 17 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $45 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCF | Intercités among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lyon to Tours.
You can travel by bus for as low as $19 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
There are 2 travel options between Lyon and Tours. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tours is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€40) compared to other travel options to Tours:
A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train with an average ticket price of $61 (€54) from Lyon to Tours.
The quickest way to travel to Tours from Lyon is by train, which takes on average 5 h 17 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.
The Lyon to Tours distance is around 227 miles (366 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Tours is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Tours from Lyon as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Tours:
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Tours:
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Tours with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Tours tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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