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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Tours
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Tours by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31607:20 AM5h05Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes12:25 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$291One-way0 transfers
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31607:20 AM5h05Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes12:25 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$291One-way0 transfers
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1054425:55 PM1h55Bordeaux-Saint-Jean7:50 PMTours station$1541One-way1 transfer
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86304410:16 AM3h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean2:08 PMTours station$1151One-way1 transfer
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1054558:55 PM2h35Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:30 PMTours station$1041One-way1 transfer
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1073597:38 PM2h07Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:45 PMTours station$1541One-way1 transfer
959201:25 PM5h10Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes6:35 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$291One-way0 transfers
317210:25 AM4h10Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes2:35 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM4h55Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:00 PMTours, Gare routiere Vaucanson$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Tours:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Tours costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Tours station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF to go to Tours by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroscoach By Cm Tours to go to Tours by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF.
- 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroscoach By Cm Tours.
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