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 €70 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.

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 43m and costs €90 - €300.

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 SBB and arriving at Mairie Fouras via Lyon and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Fouras?

The distance between Basel and Fouras is 1111 km. The road distance is 785.2 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 via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 11h 15m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m 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 Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Fouras?

The best way to get from Basel to Fouras is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 11h 15m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.

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 28m to drive from Basel to Fouras.

Where can I stay near Fouras?

There are 2962+ hotels available in Fouras.

Basel to Fouras - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Fouras by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 15m
€212–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
18h 15m
€73–133
Drive 785.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Fourascar 785.2 km
9h 28m
€135–194
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
€87–311
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 46m
€207–364
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 20m
€84–166
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
8h 58m
€97–366
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
€134–383
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
€137–436
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 43m
€94–296
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 46m
€147–451

Basel to Fouras by train and bus (TGV)

2Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.8 km
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Mairie Fouras via Dijon Ville, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, La Rochelle Ville, Rochefort, and Gare SNCF in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Mairie Fouras via Lyon, Rochefort, and Gare SNCF in around 18h 15m.

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