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Compare train and bus for Saumur to Tours
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saumur to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Tours:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Tours costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
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How to get from Saumur to Tours by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saumur to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 AM0h55Vivy, Péage Saumur Nord10:55 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 AM0h55Vivy, Péage Saumur Nord10:55 AMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8600028:18 AM0h34Gare de Saumur8:52 AMTours station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
86010810:21 AM0h35Gare de Saumur10:56 AMTours station$171One-way0 transfers
8600127:17 PM0h35Gare de Saumur7:52 PMTours station$171One-way0 transfers
86000612:17 PM0h35Gare de Saumur12:52 PMTours station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Tours:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Tours costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saumur and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saumur and arrive in Tours station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vivy, Péage Saumur Nord and arrive in Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Tours by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Tours by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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