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Compare train and bus for Nice to Tours
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, while a train costs an average of $205.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$119 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration Fastest 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Tours, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Tours:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Tours costing on average $205.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $288 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $169. The journey takes 16h 0m versus 9h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Tours
How to get from Nice to Tours by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:30 PM 16h45 Nice 9:15 AM Tours $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:30 PM 16h45 Nice 9:15 AM Tours $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:30 PM 16h45 Nice 9:15 AM Tours $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:40 AM 18h25 Nice 3:05 AM Tours $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:30 PM 16h45 Nice 8:15 AM Tours $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:00 PM 17h00 Nice 2:00 PM Tours $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Tours:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Tours costing on average $205.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Tours station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tours by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Tours by train.
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