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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saumur is to bus and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Saumur is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Saumur?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Saumur via Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Saumur?

The distance between Basel and Saumur is 811 km. The road distance is 674.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Saumur without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 42m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Basel to Saumur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Saumur train from?

Basel to Saumur train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Saumur train arrive?

Basel to Saumur train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Saumur?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saumur is 674 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Basel to Saumur.

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

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Where can I stay near Saumur?

There are 809+ hotels available in Saumur.

Basel to Saumur - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
6h 42m
€157–275
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus
3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
14h 41m
€67–135
Drive 674.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Saumurcar 674.4 km
7h 57m
€117–169
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 25m
€96–346
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Saumurtrain
8h 17m
€130–252
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 44m
€107–363
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain
7h 45m
€168–447
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 27m
€158–495

Basel to Saumur by train and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Saumur via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 6h 42m.

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