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 17h 20m.

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 48m 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 Chinon via Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

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 and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Basel to Chinon?

The distance between Basel and Chinon is 886 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 and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 17h 20m.

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 48m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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 Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
8h
€117–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
17h 20m
€38–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancybus
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Toursbus
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
16h 5m
€49–107
Drive 644.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chinoncar 644.3 km
7h 48m
€110–159
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
8h 1m
€136–393
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
8h 41m
€119–324
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 53m
€86–264
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h 15m
€153–457
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
9h 8m
€106–283

Basel to Chinon by train

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Distance: 886.5 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Chinon via Strasbourg and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Chinon via Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 17h 20m.

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