What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to bus via Paris which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Paris, Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Basel to Loire Valley?

The distance between Basel and Loire Valley is 894 km. The road distance is 660.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €170 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Basel to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Loire Valley bus from?

Basel to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h.

Where does the Basel to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Basel to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Basel to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Loire Valley is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Basel to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 240+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Basel to Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Loire Valley 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg 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 Saumurtrain Ter
8h 32m
€177–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Angersbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
17h
€58–102
Drive 660.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Loire Valleycar 660.8 km
7h 54m
€116–167
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 Saumurtrain
6h 39m
€112–301
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Tourstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
11h 10m
€138–307
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
17h 50m
€58–102
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 Saumurtrain
6h 54m
€115–370
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 Saumurtrain
7h 55m
€170–423
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 Saumurtrain
9h 42m
€167–470

Basel to Loire Valley by bus and foot

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17hAverage Duration

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Distance: 893.9 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Loire Valley via Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Loire Valley via Paris, Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 17h.

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