What is the travel distance from Zürich to Tours?

About 368 miles (593 km) separate Zürich and Tours.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Zürich to Tours start their journey at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and wind up at Tours - Edouard Vaillant. These are the main 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 Musée des Beaux Arts, Hôtel Goüin / Musée Archéologique, Cathedral St Gatien, Vieux Tours (Old Town) and Riverside walks.

Bus Zürich to Tours from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Tours on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	16h 40m	1:30pm	Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 170 FR	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h	1:30pm	Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 170 FR	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Tours on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	16h 40m	1:30pm	Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 170 FR	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h	1:30pm	Édouard Vaillant Bus Station 170 FR	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:45 PM CET.

Get from Zürich to Tours

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

366 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Tours?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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

3.5/511,164 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Tours by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Tours was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $97 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Tours based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-28.