What is the distance between Tours and Cologne?

The distance separating Tours and Cologne is 374 miles (604 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Tours, chances are that your bus will leave from Tours - Edouard Vaillant and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Volksgarten, Historic Town Hall, Flora and Botanical Garden, Cologne cable cars and Roman Praetorium.

Bus Tours to Cologne from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tours to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Gare Routière de Tours	15h 20m	5:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Gare Routière de Tours	13h 45m	3:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Gare Routière de Tours	12h 25m	5:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Gare Routière de Tours	10h 50m	3:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Gare Routière de Tours	20h 20m	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

377 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $217	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$95 - $95	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tours and Cologne?

Stops in Tours

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

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
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,404 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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tours to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Tours and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tours to Cologne?
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$53

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The cheapest trip from Tours to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $83 for a bus ticket from Tours to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-24.