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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Royan is to bus via Tours 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 31m and costs €65 - €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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at Royan via Strasbourg and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Royan?

The distance between Basel and Royan is 1170 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 10h 22m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Royan?

The best way to get from Basel to Royan is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 19h 6m.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 15m 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 1870+ hotels available in Royan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Royan by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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 Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
10h 22m
€170–335
Bus via Tours
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
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rochefortbus 723
3. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
19h 6m
€70–158
Drive 803.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Royancar 803.1 km
9h 15m
€140–201
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 31m
€69–233
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
10h 47m
€140–470
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 52m
€126–299
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
€94–222
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 Saintestrain
9h 45m
€102–269
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern 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 48m
€113–297

Basel to Royan by train

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10h 22mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,169.9 km
Duration: 10h 22m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Royan via Strasbourg and Angouleme in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to ROY Gare Intermodale via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 19h 6m.

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