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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Royan is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Royan is to fly and train which takes 8h 34m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Royan?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Royan. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Lyon and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Royan?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Royan. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Royan via Strasbourg and Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Royan?

The distance between Basel and Royan is 1122 km. The road distance is 803.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Royan without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Basel to Royan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Royan bus from?

Basel to Royan bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Royan train from?

Basel to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Royan?

The best way to get from Basel to Royan is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Royan bus arrive?

Basel to Royan bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Tours Parking Peupliers station.

Where does the Basel to Royan train arrive?

Basel to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Royan?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Royan is 803 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Basel to Royan.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Royan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Royan?

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Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Royan.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Royan 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 Niorttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Niort to Royantrain Ter
9h 59m
€177–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 40m
€62–89
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
19h 26m
€80–132
Drive 803.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Royancar 803.1 km
9h 16m
€137–198
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 Saintestrain
8h 34m
€64–234
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 Saintestrain
8h 53m
€89–243
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 Saintestrain
9h 53m
€121–288
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 Saintestrain
9h 30m
€87–270
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 Saintestrain
11h 27m
€106–286

Basel to Royan by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 59mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,122.1 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Royan via Strasbourg and Niort in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to ROY Gare Intermodale via Lyon and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 19h 26m.

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