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 train and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs €100 - €390.

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 1127 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 27m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m 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 27m 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 3132+ hotels available in Fouras.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 27m
€216–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
18h 53m
€75–143
Drive 784.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Fourascar 784.5 km
9h 27m
€136–196
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
€112–323
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 38m
€209–348
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 16m
€89–164
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 3m
€104–388
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
€149–422
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
€148–453
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
€155–508

Basel to Fouras by train and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.4 km
Duration: 10h 27m

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 27m. 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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