What is the travel distance from Lyon to Tours?

Lyon and Tours are 228 miles (368 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Tours?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Tours start their journey at Perrache and wind up at Tours Peupliers. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Tours?

Once in Tours, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Riverside walks, Cathedral St Gatien, Hôtel Goüin / Musée Archéologique, Hotel de Ville and Musée des Beaux Arts.

Bus Lyon to Tours from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:25pm	Perrache	6h 40m	5:05am	Gare Routière de Tours	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:25pm	Aéroport LYS	8h 40m	5:05am	Gare Routière de Tours	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 15m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	5:10pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 30m	6:05pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 30m	10:30pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 35m	4:05am	Tours Peupliers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 30m	10:30pm	Tours Peupliers	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 15m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 45m	6:05pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 35m	4:05am	Tours Peupliers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 16m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 15m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 45m	11:30pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 45m	11:30pm	Tours Peupliers	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 45m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 30m	10:30pm	Tours Peupliers	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 35m	4:05am	Tours Peupliers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Tours on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 30m	10:30pm	Tours Peupliers	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 15m	10:15am	Tours Peupliers	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:46 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Tours

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tours. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

228 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $109	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $310	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $81	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Tours?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Tours

A - Tours Peupliers

B - Tours - Edouard Vaillant

C - Parking des Peupliers - Arrêt de bus

D - Tours Halte SNCF

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Tours by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Tours?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Tours?
What are the best sights and things to do in Tours?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$37

11/14

$41

Today

$34

11/16

$39

11/17

$45

11/18

$34

11/19

$26

11/20

$30

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Tours was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Tours, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $122 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Tours based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Tours?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 25m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 28m	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 10m	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures23