Visit Tours by tram: practical and pleasant

The Fil Bleu network

A tram line that structures the city

Board the Touraine tramway for a spectacular journey through the city! This modern 15-kilometre line links the north and south of the conurbation, passing through some iconic sites. From the Sanitas district to Tours station, crossing the majestic Wilson Bridge, the tram transports you to the heart of history.
Admire the contemporary architecture of the 29 stations designed by Daniel Buren. The Fil Bleu network offers you a comfortable journey every 6 minutes during rush hour.

Buses complement the tramway

The Fil Bleu bus network connects you to every district in the metropolis. Take advantage of the 33 regular lines serving Tours Nord, Chambray-lès-Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps with optimum frequency. The high service level line takes you directly to the Hôpitaux Trousseau from the rue Charles Gille.
Modern natural gas buses ensure your comfort on the boulevard Jean Royer and the avenue de la Tranchée. Reach the Centre Aquatique du Lac easily with the express lines that ideally complement your tram journey.

Where to buy your tram ticket?

Simplify your life with the Fil Bleu mobile application! It only takes a few clicks to buy and validate your M-ticket directly from your smartphone. Prefer the automatic dispensers at tram stations for a quick credit card purchase. Visit the agence Fil Bleu, rue Michelet in Tours, for personalised advice on choosing your transport ticket. You can also buy your tickets at approved sales outlets throughout the city.

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A tip

Opt for books of 10 journeys, which are cheaper than single tickets. You can still buy tickets on board buses, but at a cost of €2 per journey.

The future line 2 in preparation

12.5 kilometres of track will soon transform your daily life! The new tramway line 2 will link La Riche to Chambray-lès-Tours, passing through the heart of Tours. Discover the 22 stations that will punctuate this innovative route, including 11 in the city of Tours.
The development includes cycle paths along the entire route and two new park-and-ride facilities offering more than 1,000 spaces. Boulevard Jean Royer will host this modern line, which will notably serve the Bretonneau hospital and the future quartier Beaumont Chauveau.
See you in spring 2028 to discover this new face of public transport in Tours, the fruit of a service launch that will considerably enhance mobility in the Val de Loire metropolis.

Highlights

Comfort and frequency

A modern tram, 15 km long, with trains every 6 minutes at peak times.

Design and heritage

29 stations designed by Daniel Buren, crossing emblematic sites such as Wilson Bridge and Vieux-Tours

Optimum accessibility

Smooth bus connections, convenient park-and-ride facilities and a mobile app for tickets, routes and live waiting times

First and last tram

Schedules

Catch the pulse of the city from dawn! Your tram awaits you at Vaucanson from 4.41am on weekdays, perfect for early risers. At weekends, treat yourself to a lie-in: first departure at 5.39am on Saturdays and 5.38am on Sundays.
In the evening, extend your outings until 11.41pm on weekdays. On Saturdays, your last chance to get home is at 11.39pm, and on Sundays at 11.38pm. Between these times, your tram runs every 6 to 8 minutes during rush hour, and every 15 to 20 minutes in the evening.
Practical: during major events such as the Foire de Tours or the end-of-year festivities, special services extend these times.

Must-see sights accessible by tram

The park-and-ride sites: smart parking

North of Tours

Park your vehicle with complete peace of mind in the three park-and-ride sites dotted around the north of the conurbation! At Vaucanson, 200 guarded spaces await you just a stone’s throw from the terminus. The Mayer car park, developed on the former commercial site, offers 250 automated spaces ideal for your urban escapades.
At La Tranchée, contemplate the majestic avenue that plunges towards the historic heart from the renovated car park. Connected to the Fil Bleu network, these secure spaces guarantee stress-free parking at the gateway to Tours.

South of the conurbation

Opt for the comfort of facilities south of the metropolis! The parking Jean-Monnet welcomes you with its 250 guarded spaces, just a stone’s throw from the terminus. At l’Heure Tranquille, take advantage of a covered area directly linked to the shopping centre to combine shopping and urban travel.
La Sagerie completes the offer with its automated car park, particularly popular with regular shoppers. These three strategic anchor points give you access to the heart of the metropolis in just a few minutes, with optimised connections to the quartier des Deux-Lions and the technology hub.

Calculate your route

Plan your journey in just a few clicks on filbleu.fr! Enter your departure and arrival points, and the app will instantly suggest the best options. From your smartphone, view waiting times in real time at stations and any disruptions.

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Visit Tours by tram

The historic centre

The quartier Plumereau reveals its treasures as soon as you step off the tram!
A few steps lead you to the majestic cathédrale Saint-Gatien. Lively terraces and craft shops punctuate your stroll to the basilique Saint-Martin. Don’t hesitate to push open the doors of the inner courtyards, veritable jewels of unsuspected greenery in the heart of the old Tours.

The shopping districts

Fancy a spot of shopping? The Rue Nationale invites you to an urban stroll punctuated by the windows of the big names and designer boutiques. The elegant arcades are home to refined shops, while the rue de Bordeaux reveals its more confidential fashion addresses.
Take time to stroll along rue Colbert, where art artisans rub shoulders with trendy concept stores. The quartier des Halles, temple of local gastronomy, happily blends traditional stalls with innovative food shops. On the Place de la Résistance, cafés with lively terraces punctuate your shopping trip.

The university sector

The tramway transports you to the heart of student life in Tours! The quartier Grandmont unveils its vast, leafy campus, where science and pharmacy faculties and research laboratories rub shoulders.
The Fac Grandmont station drops you a stone’s throw from the university library, while the Arsonval stop serves the university restaurant and the student life centre. In just a few minutes, you can also reach the Deux Lions district, where students liven up the café terraces facing the Cher.

The Cher and its amenities

Along the Cher, your tramway has a unique show in store for you. Between Verdun and Suzanne Valadon stations, the bridge specially designed for the tram lights up with a streak of light every time it passes, its 225 metres spanning the river majestically. Cyclists will appreciate the landscaped greenway linking the two banks.
The Fac des 2 Lions station invites you to explore the Parc de la Gloriette, a veritable green lung covering forty hectares. Just a few minutes away, the Centre Aquatique du Lac ideally completes your getaway along the water.

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Visit Tours by tram

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Traffic and roadworks

Real-time traffic status

Instantly check the status of the network on the Fil Bleu application! Your smartphone displays live waiting times updated every 2 minutes at the line’s 29 stations. A system of alerts warns you of any slowdowns or service changes. Dynamic screens in stations also give you information about upcoming services.

Passenger services

The Fil Bleu agencies

The main agency welcomes you at 9 rue Michelet, just a few steps from Jean Jaurès station. In this bright, modern space, advisers will guide you in choosing your season ticket and answer all your questions about the network.
A second, more compact but just as practical sales point nestles in the heart of Tours station. In a hurry? The automatic ticket machines available at these two branches allow you to buy or top up your ticket in the blink of an eye.

Useful mobile apps

The TM Tours app turns your smartphone into a real travel companion! At your fingertips, find real-time timetables, buy your tickets and view your next tram run on an interactive map.
Malin: activate notifications to receive personalised alerts on your favourite lines.
Also download Transit, your multimodal assistant that combines tram, bus and self-service bikes.

Bike hire

Start your cycling adventure from Jean Jaurès station! Les Vélos Verts offers a full range of bikes to suit all tastes: classic bikes, electric bikes, tandems and even trailers for children.
Détours de Loire, just a stone’s throw from the station, provides sturdy bikes perfect for cycling along the Loire.