There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Châteauroux 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- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
- Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
6h 59m€161–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourgesbus 727
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
15h 20m€76–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dijonbus
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from BOURGES Gare SNCF quai D to Gare Routièrebus V
11h 21m€79–123Drive 516 km
- Drive from Basel to Châteaurouxcar 516 km
6h 48m€99–143Fly from Basel, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
7h 9m€176–357Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
9h 44m€113–189Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
8h 23m€190–407
Basel to Châteauroux by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gare Routière via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Chateauroux via Colmar, Gare de l'Est and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Basel and Châteauroux is 839 km. The road distance is 516 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Basel to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Basel to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €160 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from St Louis to Chateauroux via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gare Routière via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bourges, and Prado in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–410
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from BOURGES Gare SNCF quai D to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Prado to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Basel to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Châteauroux is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Basel to Châteauroux.
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