What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Chinon?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chinon is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Chinon?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chinon is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Gare SNCF via Peupliers and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chinon. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Chinon via Strasbourg, St Pierre Des Corps and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Chinon?

The distance between Basel and Chinon is 888 km. The road distance is 644.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Chinon without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €130 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Chinon?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Basel to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chinon bus from?

Basel to Chinon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chinon train from?

Basel to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chinon?

The best way to get from Basel to Chinon is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Chinon bus arrive?

Basel to Chinon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Tours Parking Peupliers station.

Where does the Basel to Chinon train arrive?

Basel to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chinon is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Basel to Chinon.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Chinon?

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

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Basel to Chinon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
8h 30m
€130–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Gare SNCF405
16h 50m
€38–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancy
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Tours
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
16h 5m
€67–175
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chinon644.3 km
7h 44m
€111–160
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 Tours
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
8h 49m
€93–254
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to ToursTer
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
8h 40m
€87–234
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
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
8h 29m
€140–386
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 Tours
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
9h 11m
€112–272
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
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
9h 44m
€156–462
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
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
9h 51m
€87–378

Basel to Chinon by train

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8h 30mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Chinon via Strasbourg, St Pierre Des Corps, and Tours in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Gare SNCF via Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Halte Routière in around 16h 50m.

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