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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Fouras is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Fouras is to fly and train which takes 8h 47m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Fouras?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Fouras. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Mairie Fouras via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Fouras?

The distance between Basel and Fouras is 1128 km. The road distance is 784.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Fouras without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Basel to Fouras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Fouras bus from?

Basel to Fouras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Train or bus from Basel to Fouras?

The best way to get from Basel to Fouras is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Fouras bus arrive?

Basel to Fouras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Fouras?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Fouras is 785 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Basel to Fouras.

Where can I stay near Fouras?

There are 3271+ hotels available in Fouras.

Basel to Fouras - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Fouras 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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 24m
€217–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
18h 53m
€75–148
Drive 784.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Fourascar 784.5 km
9h 27m
€136–197
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Rocheforttrain
8h 52m
€82–286
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rocheforttrain
12h 43m
€217–397
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 14m
€90–175
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 Rocheforttrain
8h 47m
€109–371
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 Rocheforttrain
9h 6m
€120–388
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Rocheforttrain
9h 16m
€118–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Rocheforttrain
10h 11m
€149–434
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Rocheforttrain
11h 49m
€154–455
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Rocheforttrain
11h 49m
€171–520

Basel to Fouras by train and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,128.1 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Mairie Fouras via Strasbourg, La Rochelle Ville, Rochefort, and Gare SNCF in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Mairie Fouras via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon, Rochefort, and Gare SNCF in around 18h 53m.

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