The cheapest and fastest buses from Bordeaux to Tours
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Tours will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 20 buses that leave Bordeaux for Tours on Sun, Dec 07, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Tours
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 299 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Tours bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Tours buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h05 | 11:25 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160 | 6:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h05 | 11:25 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 3h59 | 10:44 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h29 | 12:44 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
3172 | 9:25 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h10 | 1:35 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h55 | 4:00 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 | 12:25 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h10 | 5:35 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h15 | 6:40 PM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
8514+ 425203 | On time 5:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h54 | 1:40 AM Tours station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h05 | 2:20 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 4h50 | 2:20 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
95926 | 11:05 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h00 | 3:05 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 7 | |||||
Normal | 12:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 3h59 | 3:59 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
3164 | 1:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 3h50 | 4:50 AM Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bordeaux to Tours
Buses from Bordeaux to Tours run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 299 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 299 km |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:44 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroscoach By Cm Tours from Bordeaux to ToursYou can travel by bus between Bordeaux to Tours with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroscoach By Cm Tours for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bordeaux to Tours
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Tours by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bordeaux, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate. When arriving in Tours, you can end your trip in coach stations like Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 and Gare de Tours.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bordeaux to Tours
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Jean (in the station)
- Bistro du Quai (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Mignon (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 45 Tram: C Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
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