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Compare train and bus for Rouen to Tours
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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$67 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rouen to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Tours:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Tours costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rouen and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite and arrive in Tours station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rouen, Avenue Champlain and arrive in Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Tours by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo to go to Tours by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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