The average train between Basel and Tours takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Tours. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Tours. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Tours at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Tours? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tours. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Tours station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Basel to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Book your Basel to Tours train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Tours is 516.4 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to St Pierre Des Corps via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h.