4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tours to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Bordeaux:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Bordeaux costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€71). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 35m 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 Tours to Bordeaux
How to get from Tours to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tours to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9592712:45 AM4h15Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9592712:45 AM4h15Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5202+
1082039:54 AM2h08Tours station12:02 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8461+
86001810:03 PM2h46Tours station12:49 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$491One-way1 transfer - 8393 · 8495+1082417:57 PM3h54Tours station11:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$551One-way2 transfers
- 12293 · 8495+1082417:57 PM3h54Tours station11:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM5h05Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson4:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$281One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:05 AM5h35Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson4:40 PMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)$281One-way0 transfers
- 31617:50 PM4h50Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson12:40 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$281One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Tours to Bordeaux
Travel to Bordeaux easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tours to Bordeaux.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Bordeaux:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Bordeaux costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus.
Travelling from Tours to Bordeaux: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
