What is the travel distance from Cologne to Tours?

The distance between the two cities is 374 miles (604 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Tours start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Tours Peupliers. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Place Plumereau, Jardin Botanique de Tours, Riverside walks, Hôtel Goüin / Musée Archéologique and Hotel de Ville.

Bus Cologne to Tours from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Tours on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	12h 45m	12:40am	Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 170 FR	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:48 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne 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 8 hours and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

374 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $155	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$58 - $61	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Tours?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Tours

A
Tours Peupliers
166 Rue Édouard Vaillant, 37000 Tours, France
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B
Tours - Edouard Vaillant
174 Rue Édouard Vaillant, 37000 Tours, France
C
Parking des Peupliers - Arrêt de bus
76 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours
D
Tours Halte SNCF
Tours,, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Tours by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Tours?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne 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

11/20

$46

11/21

$45

Today

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11/24

$62

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11/27

$45

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Tours was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $62 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Tours based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-27.