What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Tours Parking Peupliers. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The distance between Basel and Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 748 km. The road distance is 630.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €65 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus from?

Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus arrive?

Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

There are 1633+ hotels available in Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
6h 14m
€68–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
14h 54m
€30–50
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 34m
€52–120
Drive 630.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley630.4 km
6h 45m
€108–156
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
6h 37m
€128–364
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
7h 33m
€81–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 53m
€144–440
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
7h 55m
€100–344
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
8h
€75–356

Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by train, subway, bus, and foot

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

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Distance: 748.4 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Châteaux of the Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, St Pierre Des Corps, St Pierre Gare, and Jéricho in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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