How to get from Madrid to Tours
- 855 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 25m
- 1 bus departures a day with BlaBlaCar Bus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 52m
2 transfers
Flight + Train + Bus
€125
Cheapest
13h 25m
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Tours. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 855 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
855 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €99Checked Sep 21 | 14h 15m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 13h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€99Checked Sep 2114h 15m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Sep 2513h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Tours: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Toursbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·13h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Madrid to Tours
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 00:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 00:30 | 00:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 13h 25m€38Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Tours, Paris-ToursBook →
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-ParisBook →City transitLyon-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-ToursBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Tours works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Tours, about 13h 25m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Tours: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Tours?
The most useful route takes about 13h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Tours?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 00:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Tours?
1 a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 00:30 and 00:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Tours leave from?
Madrid Barajas with BlaBlaCar Bus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Tours from Madrid?
About 855 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Tours cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €53. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Tours?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF, City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Madrid to Tours without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tours?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026