How to travel from Orléans to Tours

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

The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Tours is a bus with an average price of zł27.

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

A bus is zł71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Tours costing on average zł98.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

The distance from Orléans to Tours is approximately 67 miles (108 km).

The average frequency per day from Orléans to Tours is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orléans 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 Orléans to Tours:

• Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Orléans and arrive in Tours station.
• Buses mostly depart from Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.

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

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar, Internorte to go to Tours by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, SNCF | Intercités, TER to go to Tours by train.

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

• 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar, Internorte.
• 9 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, TER.

Omio customers who travel from Orléans 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.